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Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, May 20, 2022.

True reform begins at home

Ar-Razzaaq · Abdul Jaleel

“Why are we not learning Quran?”

The khateeb, at 1:40

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In one sentence

True reform begins with sincere obedience to Allah and the Prophet’s Sunnah in one’s own life and household, especially through prayer, remembrance, learning from mistakes, and modeling righteousness.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls believers to align their words with their actions and personally practice the faith they want their children to learn.
  2. Emphasizes individual and family responsibility rather than trying to reform society while neglecting the home.
  3. Presents the Quran and Sunnah, especially the Prophet’s example, as the foundation for successful reform.
  4. Explains that prayer establishes remembrance of Allah and helps prevent evil.
  5. Uses the hadith about not being bitten twice from the same hole to urge learning from mistakes and avoiding repeated harmful choices.
  6. Concludes that self-reform and household obedience are necessary for broader community reform.
Try this week
Learn the Quran and Sunnah personally before expecting children to do so.
Establish and consistently maintain prayer for oneself and one’s family.
Command family members toward good and away from evil while practicing it oneself.
Remember Allah abundantly and monitor intentions and behavior.
Study mistakes, identify their causes, and avoid repeating the same harmful choices.
Educate and train the household in the Prophet’s Sunnah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If we want our children to learn Quran Why are we not learning Quran?”
Ar-Razzaaq · Wilmington · North Market, DE
Play from 1:40
“Stop looking outside For the khair The khair is going to come From inside It's not going to come From outside”
Ar-Razzaaq · Wilmington · North Market, DE
Play from 13:37
“So the believer They fall into something Because they were ignorant of it Once they experience it They learn They're no longer ignorant They don't repeat it”
Ar-Razzaaq · Wilmington · North Market, DE
Play from 19:35
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that our words should match our actions, especially when we guide our children and families. We should not expect our children to love the Quran, prayer, and Sunnah while neglecting these things ourselves. Real change begins by seeking Allah’s pleasure, remembering Him often, and building righteousness within ourselves and our homes. The khateeb also teaches that believers learn from painful experiences instead of repeatedly making the same choices. When we hold firmly to the Quran and Sunnah, they give us light to recognize danger, make wiser decisions, and care for our wider community.

  1. What is one good habit you would like our whole family to practice together?
  2. What is one mistake that taught you something useful?
  3. How can remembering Allah help you make a difficult choice?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ar-Razzaaq2800 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19802KhateebAbdul JaleelMore khutbahs
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