Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 16, 2026.
Leave faith, not wealth, behind
“The example that should be a priority to us is leaving la ilaha illallah Muhammad Rasulullah.”
In one sentence
A believer's truest legacy is sincere submission to Allah and the lived transmission of faith and righteous action to future generations, not material wealth.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- A delayed barber appointment leads to reflection on how faith is conveyed and inherited.
- A fatal local accident highlights life's brevity and the priority of leaving faith rather than material possessions.
- Ya'qub's final counsel shows that legacy means children continuing their parents' worship and submission.
- Parents facing children's religious struggles should make sincere dua and view tests as opportunities for spiritual growth.
- The khutbah closes by urging submission, sincere amal salih, and asking Allah to accept one's efforts.
Try this week
Prioritize embodying and transmitting la ilaha illallah Muhammad Rasulullah in family life before material planning.
Model salah through personal practice instead of only telling children to pray.
Make sincere dua for children and their guidance during family struggles.
Perform sincere amal salih and do not belittle small good deeds.
Attend the community member's janazah when its details are confirmed.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 46Used to address righteous parents' concern when children reject religious guidance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the example that should be a priority to us is leaving la ilaha illallah muhammad rasulullah.”
“You telling your children to pray while you're sitting there not praying, it is not going to resonate with them.”
“If you have children that are able to remember you, to make dua for you, to keep ties with your friends, to give sadaq on your behalf, that is better than anything that you could leave behind in this dunya.”
“It's not to break you down, it's to build you up towards Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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