Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2026.
Protect family unity through remembrance and trust
“The remedy for these diseases is clear in our religion.”
In one sentence
The khutbah teaches that family cohesion is protected through remembrance, sound religious remedies, charitable assumptions, and lawful practical means rather than envy, suspicion, or fortune-telling.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Presents family cohesion as a major blessing threatened by envy, the evil eye, and occult practices.
- Establishes the reality of the evil eye and warns against envy and suspicion.
- Recommends Quran recitation, daily remembrance, invoking Allah’s blessing, and self-ruqyah.
- Urges assuming the best of family members and avoiding accusations without clear proof.
- Encourages lawful means, patience, and supplication for health, provision, marriage, and children.
- Concludes with prayers for family unity, protection, and homes filled with remembrance.
Try this week
Recite Ayat al-Kursi, al-Ikhlas, and the Mu'awwidhatayn.
Maintain morning and evening adhkar and daily Quran recitation.
Perform ruqyah personally rather than depending on someone else when possible.
Assume the best of family members and do not accuse anyone without clear proof.
Use lawful means such as medicine, seeking work, patience, and supplication; avoid fortune tellers and astrologers.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 113Cited as seeking refuge from the evil of the envier.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to affirm that the evil eye is real.
Jami` at-TirmidhiWarned against believing fortune tellers’ claims to know the unseen.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The remedy for these diseases is clear in our religion As our religion did not leave anything but explain it But had an answer to it”
“Taking the means and patience Combined with supplication of Allah For marriage and children Asking for children or marriage Never resorting to fortune tellers Or astrologers Or palm readers”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah says that a close, loving family is a great blessing, but envy, suspicion, and fear of the evil eye can damage it. Muslims are encouraged to protect themselves through Quran recitation, morning and evening remembrance, sincere supplication, and self-ruqyah. We should assume the best of relatives and never accuse someone without clear proof. We should also use lawful means, medicine, work, patience, and prayer, while avoiding fortune tellers and astrologers.
- What is one way we can celebrate someone else’s blessing without becoming jealous?
- Which morning or evening dhikr could our family practice together?
- How can we check our assumptions before accusing someone?
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