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Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 11, 2026.

Parents shape the faith of their homes

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“It is better for you to sit in the car and blow some steam off and sit in the driveway and let the matter cool down.”

The khateeb, at 13:30

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In one sentence

Parents and elders must transform their houses into nurturing Islamic homes by modeling gentleness, reviving simple Sunnahs, sharing meals, and introducing religious practice gradually and wisely.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Warns that worldly success cannot compensate for children losing faith.
  2. Frames parents and elders as custodians responsible for the home's Islamic environment.
  3. Models the Prophet's gentleness at home and advises cooling down before entering.
  4. Calls families to revive house-entry duas and initiate salam through elder example.
  5. Urges families to sit together for meals, invoke Allah's name, and seek barakah.
  6. Advocates gradual, wise religious change rather than overwhelming family members.
Try this week
Enter the home with a cheerful mood, cooling down beforehand if necessary.
Recite the house-entry dua aloud.
Initiate salam loudly when entering the home.
Sit together for meals and begin eating with Bismillah.
Introduce religious practices gradually, beginning with small, manageable habits.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to teach that the younger person should initiate salam to the older person.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to support giving the elder brother the first opportunity to speak.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And that each and every single one of you Will be asked About the responsibility That Allah had given you Meaning you will be asked About your subordinates Those who were under you”
LIMS · East Meadow, NY
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“It is better for you To sit in the car And blow some steam off And sit in the driveway And let the matter Cool down Whatever it is That was bothering you”
LIMS · East Meadow, NY
Play from 13:30
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Akmal reminded us that caring for our families includes taking responsibility for the atmosphere at home. He described the Prophet’s gentleness and encouraged us to enter with a smile instead of taking our stress out on others. He suggested saying the dua when entering and offering salam so that children can learn through our example. He also encouraged families to eat together and mention Allah’s name before eating. Above all, he urged us to guide with love and wisdom, building small habits patiently instead of expecting everyone to change overnight.

  1. What helps you feel welcomed when you come home?
  2. How could we make eating together more enjoyable for everyone?
Where it was given

The masjid

Long Island Muslim Society475 East Meadow Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554Jumu'ah 1:15 PM; 2:15 PM; 3:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at LIMS23 khutbahs
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