Keep faith alive in the family
“They are listening and they are in close touch with the Tilawat of the Qur'an.”
A faithful home is built by staying close to the Qur'an, giving sadaqa through wealth and care, and modeling patience, respect, and Islamic guidance for one's family.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Qur'an recitation heals hearts and gives homes spiritual life and barakah.
- Families should read or listen to the Qur'an together so children remain connected to Allah.
- Sadaqa can be difficult because of fear about wealth, but it relieves people and brings their prayers.
- Sadaqa includes money, time for elders, advice, and attentive child-rearing; parents must provide and teach Islam.
- Children absorb the emotional and religious example set by their parents at home.
- Anger damages families, so believers should pause, calm themselves, control their speech, and preserve respect for loved ones and elders.
In the khateeb's words
“The children will see that my father, my mother are reading. They are listening and they are in close touch with the Tilawat of the Qur'an. And as they grow older, they will stay in touch with Allah, the holy book of the Qur'an.”
“Sadkha, again, is not just by wealth, it is also by giving time to your elders. It is also by giving good nasiha to someone.”
“If we had a bad day at work, we will get angry at our family. And we will struggle to the home. But whatever they need to do, they need to get our love. They need our affection.”
“Another thing is, if someone is shouting to you, don't respond then and there, no matter what.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Qur'an recitation gives a home spiritual life and helps cleanse the heart. Families should read or listen together so children grow up connected to Allah and the Qur'an. Sadaqa is not only money; it can also be time for elders, good advice, and attentive care for children. Parents must teach Islam through both instruction and example, because anger and shouting at home shape what children learn. When anger rises, pause, calm yourself, and protect the love and respect that hold a family together.
- What is one way our family could spend more time with the Qur'an together?
- How can we show sadaqa with our time or kindness this week?
- What can we do when we feel angry before speaking to someone we love?
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