Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.
Serving parents brings spiritual success
In one sentence
Honoring and serving one's mother, especially in her old age, and seeking her pleasure and prayers is presented as a divinely honored path to worship, spiritual success, and remembrance of the Ahl al-Bayt.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with praise and poetry dedicated to mothers, especially Fatima al-Zahra, in the Shab-e-Juma majlis.
- Recites lamentation and marsiya poetry about Karbala, Imam Husayn, and the suffering of the Ahl al-Bayt.
- Announces upcoming center programs and religious gatherings.
- Argues from creation's purposeful origin and destination to Allah's wisdom, revealed religion, and accountability after death.
- Develops the elevated status of mothers through service, patience, seeking their pleasure, and receiving their prayers.
- Closes with reflections on parents, remembrance of Fatima al-Zahra and Imam Husayn, salutations, and supplication.
Try this week
Serve and care for parents, especially when they are elderly, even when their words are difficult.
Seek one's mother's pleasure and ask for her prayers.
Remember Fatima al-Zahra, Imam Husayn, and the Twelve Imams and offer isal-e-sawab.
Participate in the announced center programs and majalis.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Mentioned in the majlis and memorial context.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“ਜੋ ਅਪਨੇ ਮਾਬਾਬ ਕਾ ਨ ਹੋ ਸਕਾ ਵੋ ਕੀਸੀ ਕਾ ਨਹੀ ਹੋ ਸਕਾ”
“ਮਾਂ ਕੇ ਕੱਦਮੋ ਮੇ ਅਲ੍ਲੇ ਸੁਭਾਨੋ ਤਾਲੇ ਜੇਨਨ੍ਨੇ ਦੀਆ ਕਰਤਾ ਹੇ”
“ਅਪਨੇ ਮਾਬਾਬ ਕੀ ਖਿਦਮਤ ਕਰ ਨੀ ਹੇ ਅਗਰ ਵੋ ਬੂਡੇ ਹੋ ਜਾਏ ਕੁਛ ਭੀ ਕੇਹੇ”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The speaker says Allah created the world with purpose and that our lives ultimately return to Him. Mothers, especially aging mothers, deserve deep respect, patient service, and gratitude, and their prayers can bless a person's worship. The sermon also remembers Fatima al-Zahra, Imam Husayn, Karbala, and the Ahl al-Bayt through poetry and lament. Families are encouraged to serve parents, seek a mother's pleasure, remember the Ahl al-Bayt, and participate in religious gatherings.
- What is one practical way we can serve an elderly parent this week?
- What does seeking a mother's pleasure look like beyond gifts or special occasions?
- How can remembering Karbala influence the way we treat family members?
Where it was given
The masjid
Keep listening
More on Family & marriage
Don't let a moment of disagreement turn into conflict where years of good are forgotten like that.14:45IAR Atwater · Southwest Raleigh, NC · Oct 31, 2026Protect relationships when disagreements arise
EPIC · Plano, TX · Oct 30, 2026Honor your mother while you still can“Call sometimes just because you want to hear her voice.”
We cannot have disrespectful parents disrespecting each other in the presence of their kids.22:41UMMA · Southfield, MI · Sep 19, 2026Faith shows in how we treat family