Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 12, 2025.
Let Ahlul Bayt shape daily life
“For us, it should be an example.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Celebrates the birth of Sayyida Fatima Zahra and prays for love of Ahlul Bayt.
- Uses pre-Islamic Arabia’s treatment of women and infant girls to frame the Prophet’s message as social transformation.
- Argues for the Prophet’s truthfulness through Dawat-e-Dhul Ashira and his declarations about Ali, Fatima, Hasan, and Husayn.
- Presents Ahlul Bayt as the living explanation and embodiment of divine law, invoking the Thaqalayn wording and Ayat al-Tatheer.
- Applies the example to personal reform, including disciplined habits and moderated use of games and PSP.
- Moves into manqabat, poetry, salawat, devotional celebration, and closing prayers.
Try this week
Make the Prophet’s family an example and practice in daily life.
Use games and PSP only for refreshment, without letting them replace your purpose.
Set aside sustained time to adopt or leave a habit.
Stay attached to Ahlul Bayt by following their path, not merely listening to praise.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 108Used to connect Fatima with the Qur’anic image of Kawthar.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Sometimes through games, sometimes through PSP, sometimes through this. All these things should be removed from your purpose. Don't get involved in it so much.”
“If you want to adopt anything or give up anything, you need a time. for adoption and also for give up.”
“What responsibility comes? That how we make ourselves on their path and keep ourselves attached.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb celebrated the birth of Sayyida Fatima Zahra and described her family as a living example of the Prophet’s message. He said the Prophet’s treatment of Fatima and his declarations about Ali, Hasan, and Husayn show the importance of Ahlul Bayt. Loving them should not remain only a feeling from a gathering; it should shape how we live, speak, and serve. He also encouraged young people to enjoy games for refreshment without letting them replace their purpose. The family takeaway is to turn admiration into steady practice and remain connected to the Prophet’s household.
- How can we enjoy games and screens without letting them control our time?
- What good habit would you like to practice consistently?
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