AbdelRahman Murphy – Mind the Gap: Improving Family Relations

About this lecture

In this engaging lecture, AbdelRahman Murphy addresses the growing disconnect between parents and children in Muslim families, framing it as a spiritual issue with real consequences for one's faith and relationship with Allah. Drawing on ayahs from Surah Al-Isra, he outlines four practical steps — derived directly from the Quran — for young people to practice true ihsan (excellence) toward their parents: avoiding negative speech, maintaining positive body language, engaging in kind conversation, and making sincere du'a for them. The talk is warm, relatable, and filled with personal anecdotes that bring the Quranic guidance to life.