Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.
True leadership starts with family care
“Those who are close to you should get your attention.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that every person is a leader accountable to Allah, so Muslims must protect family relationships by honoring parents, controlling anger and speech, and raising children with mercy and good character.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Opening mosque announcements cover donations, prayers for the ill and deceased, scholarships, youth programs, food-bank rules, and post-Jumu’ah logistics.
- The sermon defines true leadership as caring for and empowering people, drawing on the Prophet’s example and the accountability of every responsible person.
- It applies leadership to parenting, stressing that fathers and mothers protect, teach, guide, encourage, motivate, and empower.
- It tells children to honor parents by avoiding even expressions of irritation, controlling their voices, and speaking generously.
- A story about an elderly father and the discussion of Shaytan illustrate how neglect, anger, and family division damage homes and communities.
- The speaker warns against impulsive triple talaq, urges anger control, and rejects using divorce language as a provocation.
- The close calls for attention to close relatives and protection of families through faith, mercy, early education, and good character.
Try this week
Honor parents by not saying “off,” sighing in irritation, or raising your voice; speak respectfully.
Parents should correct children immediately when they show disrespect.
Control anger and the tongue during marital conflict; do not use triple talaq impulsively or provoke a spouse with divorce language.
Give close family members attention and repair strained relationships rather than letting Shaytan divide the household.
Bring only unopened, nonperishable food-bank items; use the multipurpose area for food and finish or refill reusable water bottles.
Youth applying for the scholarship should submit applications by July 24, 2026; youth ages 12, 21 can register for the Sunday watch party.
Use bsia.ca, the mosque WhatsApp group, or the weekly newsletter for program information.
Remain seated after Jumu’ah for the Hifz graduate recognition.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to emphasize remaining Muslim, preserving family ties, and being careful with speech.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“A leader. A true leader. Not a dealer. Not the one who looks after his own interest. Or wants to lead. Just so he can benefit himself. A true leader. Cares for the people.”
“Those who are close to you should get your attention. This is extremely important in Islam. Family is very important in Islam.”
“Give me another nasiha. Control your anger. Give me another one. Control your anger. As if Rasulullah knew this man had anger.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that leadership begins with caring for people, especially those in our own homes. Parents want their children to become better, so children should speak respectfully and avoid even showing irritation. Spouses and parents should control anger and never use impulsive words, especially divorce words, that can damage a family. We should give close family members our attention, teach children with mercy, and protect our homes through faith and good character.
- What is one way you can show respect to a parent this week?
- Which family member needs more of your attention right now?
- What can help you pause and control your anger?
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