4:38 all of you are…11:19 if we're passionate…
Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, May 9, 2026.

Guide others with mercy and gentleness

MCF · Zahed Fettah

“If we're passionate for the good of people, we would make dua for them even if their conduct bothers us sometimes.”

The khateeb, at 11:19

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In one sentence

Those who mentor or care for others should guide with mercy and gentleness, especially toward youth, because sincere reform seeks a person's good rather than merely expressing condemnation.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Those responsible for others have an even greater duty to guide them wisely.
  2. Mercy and gentleness should be the default method of mentorship and tarbiyah.
  3. The Prophet's treatment of Anas illustrates patient, non-shaming mentorship.
  4. His responses to a young man's struggle and a repeat drinker prioritize sincere concern, prayer, and reform.
  5. Muslims should show mercy to youth and recognize the dignity and rights of elders.
Try this week
Use mercy and gentleness as the default when mentoring or correcting others.
Prioritize the person's long-term good over expressing anger or making a point.
Make sincere dua for people who struggle or make mistakes.
Show special mercy to youth and respect the rights and dignity of elders.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Used to argue that salvation requires faith, good deeds, mutual commitment to truth, and patience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“all of you are shepherds and you will be questioned and you will be held to account for those under your care”
MCF · Folsom, CA
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“if we're passionate for the good of people we would make dua for them even if their conduct bothers us sometimes or they made a mistake that we don't like”
MCF · Folsom, CA
Play from 11:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that every person is at risk of loss, and that faith, good deeds, truth, and patience are strengthened when we help one another. When parents, grandparents, teachers, older siblings, or youth workers guide others, their default should be mercy and gentleness. The Prophet modeled this by listening to young people, making dua for those who struggled, and correcting without pushing them away. We should seek a person's real good, show mercy to young people, and honor the dignity of elders.

  1. Which is harder for you: being patient with someone or correcting them kindly?
  2. How can our family show more mercy to younger people?
  3. What is one way we can make dua for someone who is struggling?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Community of Folsom104 Woodmere Rd, Folsom, CA 95630Jumu'ah 1:15 PMKhateebZahed FettahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MCF44 khutbahs
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