Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.
Reject every excuse for domestic violence
“There is no way that you can attempt for a second to justify anything related to domestic violence.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reflect on whether our conduct matches the duas and protections we recite.
- Explore the servants of the Merciful through gentle movement and peaceful speech.
- Connect the family dua to personal effort and divine help.
- Apply the Prophet's example and sadaqah teachings to private family life.
- Reject all religious justifications for domestic violence and support victims compassionately.
- Read the Qur'an self-critically and actively remove weeds from the heart.
Try this week
Before making a dua, examine whether your own conduct reflects what you are asking Allah for.
Study the final dozen or so verses of Surah al-Furqan.
Work to become a source of peace and joy for your spouse and children, especially privately at home.
Connect everyday family service, such as providing food, with the Prophet's example and the reward of sadaqah.
Reject any justification of domestic violence and offer victims compassion, practical help, and financial support.
Reflect on uncomfortable Qur'anic passages and actively remove harmful traits from your character.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 25Described humility, peaceful speech, righteous conduct, and the family dua.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Islam starts at home. The bulk of that work is at home. The bulk of that work is done privately behind closed doors.”
“There is no way that you can attempt for a second to justify anything related to domestic violence based on anything in the Qur'an or anything from the sunnah of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
“When you connect with the Qur'an you're supposed to become more Qur'anic in your character and in your nature”
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