General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 5, 2025.
Follow Allah, not passing trends
“Following popular trends doesn't equal guidance, doesn't equal happiness.”
In one sentence
Because everyone follows something, believers should make Allah's guidance, the Quran, and the Prophet's Sunnah their compass, reinforcing that choice in family and community life.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Reflect on what actually guides and shapes the heart and behavior.
- Consider the danger of blindly following desires, celebrities, or misguided leaders.
- Train the heart to follow Allah and take the Prophet as the primary example.
- Build Quran-and-Sunnah-centered guidance within families and teach children that trends do not equal happiness.
- Create supportive remembrance circles and practice regular self-accountability about personal role models.
Try this week
Consistently train the heart to do what pleases Allah.
Make the Quran and the Prophet’s Sunnah the standard for daily decisions.
Teach children and family members that popular trends do not equal guidance or happiness.
Establish circles for remembering Allah and checking on one another’s faith.
Regularly evaluate role models at home and on social media, and hold yourself accountable.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“everyone in life is following something a person may claim I don't follow any religion I don't follow anything but in reality they are following something”
“proof that you actually love someone is that you care for them by showing them what's good pointing them to the right direction”
“following popular trends doesn't equal guidance doesn't equal happiness might be a temporary cool thing or nice thing a nice temporary feeling but that evaporates and that goes away”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that everyone follows something, even if they say they follow nothing. As Muslims, our compass should be Allah’s guidance, the Quran, and the Prophet’s Sunnah, not temporary trends, celebrities, or desires. We should train our hearts patiently, help our families choose what is good, and teach children that popularity does not guarantee happiness. We can also support one another through circles of remembrance and honest self-accountability.
- What is one influence in your life that helps you become a better person?
- How can we tell whether someone is worth looking up to?
- What could our family do together to remember Allah more often?
Where it was given
The masjid
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