Ismail ibn Musa Menk - Towards A Happy Family

About this lecture

In this lecture delivered at the East London Mosque, Mufti Ismail Menk explores what it truly takes to build a happy family, drawing on a beloved Hadith that identifies two essential qualities of the people of Paradise: consciousness of Allah and excellence of character. He covers a wide range of practical and spiritual topics — from earning halal income and purifying the heart, to showing love to one's spouse, empowering children with kind words, and removing cultural barriers that block permissible marriages. The lecture is a heartfelt reminder that a happy home begins with a strong relationship with Allah and radiates outward through how we treat every member of our family.