Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 15, 2026.
Welcome people to the masjid with wisdom
“We shouldn't run people away from the Masjid.”
In one sentence
Because the masjid is beloved to Allah and central to Muslim life, Muslims must welcome people with wisdom, knowledge, and good character rather than driving them away through harsh correction.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Establishes the importance of guarding prayer and the masjid.
- Contrasts the spiritually nourishing masjid with morally risky marketplaces, including online spaces.
- Uses the Prophet’s mosque-centered example in Quba and Medina.
- Explains how harsh correction over nail polish or wiping socks can alienate people.
- Balances enjoining good with gentleness, proper knowledge, and respectful advice.
- Closes by urging listeners to revive attachment to the masjid.
Try this week
Center the masjid more consistently in your life and renew your attachment to it.
Learn religious rulings properly through classes and qualified scholarship instead of isolated hadith interpretation.
When correcting someone, begin with salam, introduce yourself, explain the reason clearly, and avoid embarrassing them.
If someone does not accept sincere advice, leave the matter rather than following or pressuring them.
Approach other Muslims with the same kindness and respect you would want for yourself.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to emphasize guarding the prayers and the importance of preserving them.
Sahih MuslimUsed to establish that masjids are the most beloved places to Allah and marketplaces are the most disliked.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The Masjid as a messenger of Allah, Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, Ahab ul Biladi ila Allah, is the most beloved of places to Allah. And we shouldn't run people away from the Masjid.”
“A lot of times people don't leave the dean because of the dean. They leave the dean because of the people that are supposed to be practicing the dean.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The masjid is a beloved place to Allah and should be a source of spiritual strength for Muslims. The speaker reminded us that people sometimes stop practicing not because they reject Islam, but because other Muslims treat them harshly. Religious advice should be given with knowledge, kindness, a greeting, and respect for the other person’s dignity. We should explain sincerely, avoid embarrassing or pursuing someone, and keep learning from reliable teachers.
- What could our family do this week to make someone feel more welcome at the masjid?
- How can we correct a mistake without making the person feel attacked?
- Where can we go to learn religious rulings carefully and responsibly?
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