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Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 21, 2026.

Children learn faith from how we live

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that preserving Islam for future generations requires sincere purpose, personal practice, strong families, active community participation, and trust in Allah with the results.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The community space was transformed by worship, character, and shared spiritual purpose.
  2. Preserving community blessings requires revisiting intentions and remembering the original foundation.
  3. Parents must reform and practice faith themselves rather than expecting a magical solution for their children.
  4. Each person is accountable for effort, sacrifice, generosity, and responsibility toward future generations.
  5. Families should be strengthened through kindness, shared worship, meals, time together, and less phone-driven disconnection.
  6. The khutbah addresses Al-Aqsa, responsible civic participation, and welcoming one another during Eid.
Try this week
Revisit why you attend the masjid and serve the community, keeping Allah as the central purpose.
Strengthen personal worship through sujood, Quran recitation, adhkar, two night prayers, and learning gatherings.
Ask what role you can personally play, then contribute through participation, sacrifice, and generosity.
Treat family relationships as a priority by spending time with children, parents, and siblings.
Start halaqah and jama'ah at home, recite a verse or two daily, and share meals and work together.
Reduce phone-driven disconnection within the household.
Participate in elections and public life, speak responsibly about injustice, and do not remain silent about Al-Aqsa.
Greet people, offer salam, embrace others, and linger to build community after Eid.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It is not what you've achieved, it's the why. The what comes with time. And it doesn't require sophistication.”
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“There is no magical dua. And if I knew there was a magical dua, I would have done it myself. And then share it with everyone here.”
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“Spend time with your kids. Spend time with your parents. Spend time with your siblings. Prioritize all of this over your successes, over your accomplishments, over your work.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that faith, worship, and good character bring life to a community, and that we share responsibility for preserving that blessing. He encouraged us to keep asking why we serve and to keep our intentions focused on Allah. Raising the next generation begins with tending to our own hearts and practicing the worship we hope our children will learn. At home, kindness, time together, prayer, and Quran can strengthen our relationships and keep remembrance of Allah part of daily life. We are responsible for making sincere efforts while leaving the results to Allah, and each of us has something to contribute.

  1. When has someone at the masjid helped you feel welcome, and how could you welcome someone else?
  2. What would help us put our phones aside and enjoy more time together?
Where it was given

The masjid

UMMA26899 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48033Jumu'ah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at UMMA38 khutbahs
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