Qalam instructor Sh. Mikaeel Smith speaks about the moral and emotional intelligence of the Prophet ﷺ – the greatest man who ever lived.

Shaykh Suleiman Hani delivers a powerful talk on repairing and maintaining relationships while we still have time in this Dunya, before it is too late in the Akhirah.

In divorce, the dissolution of a business relationship, a dispute between friends, or in retaliation, the true test of the character of a believer is often in hard times.

While being under lockdown, often we can become frustrated and easily irritated. Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses maintaining peace at home and in general in stressful times.

What’s in a name? Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the etiquette of how we deal with one another from the prohibition of mockery of names outlined in Surat al-Hujaraat to the names we give our children.

Once the God-conscious Muslim understands the rights of parents, it then becomes more clear how important the extended family is. The rights of aunts, uncles, in-laws, and cousins who are related to the parents is an issue Islam came to bolster. In this hyper-individualistic society, we often shun those who deserve our love the most.

What does it mean to have a happy home? How can a family establish and maintain a happy home?

Mufti Menk delivers a lecture on the importance of watching how we communicate with each other by looking at the examples of this in the Qur’an. This lecture took place in Brisbane, Australia in 2019.

We have technology that is suppose to help us manage our time and be more efficient. Yet we find ourselves not having time for Allah, for our family, for our friends and for our community. Why is that?

The challenge is friends! Our friends help us choose which path to take… if our friends remind us of Allah (swt), it becomes much easier to feel strong on the path that Allah (swt) has ordained for us… but friends that are heedless of Allah (swt) only make it easy for us to forget! Instead of pulling us towards Allah, they pull us away! If we feel guilty and want to come back to the path of Allah… our friends, who are not on this path, make it difficult for us… we stand out, maybe even look weird! Friends have lead innocent youth to crime… friends have caused peer pressure to make a Muslim youth conform to societal expectations… but also… Friends have pulled a fallen youth up from the gutters, bringing them closer to Allah (swt)! It all depends on the company you keep! So how do you get to have such a company?

Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw-bones and what is between his two legs (i.e. his tongue and his private parts), I guarantee Paradise for him.” (Bukhari) What we say is important and it stays with the child. If we are persistent with our positive message it continues to resonate with those around us. Don’t lose your cool, you may regret it later. Think before you speak because words matter.

In the wake of emotional burnout, self-care is the new way of coping with the world’s problems. How do we build capacity like the Prophet to where we can be exposed to so much, but still have something to give without getting depleted?

We may have hundreds or thousands of people in our social networks. We may have dozens or hundreds of acquaintances. But do we have true companions and friends? Or are we feeling truly lonely?

Ustadh Nouamn discusses the role of the husband and wife in accordance to what Allah says in the Qur’an about them.

Relationships are like the tides: they ebb and flow. And when that tide is high, it’s utter bliss—every moment is filled with smiles and laughter and tenderness. But if that tide starts to flow back out? Well, in those moments, you could probably use some much-needed inspiration words from Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf.

Sister Dunai Shuaib shares advice on what to think about and contemplate before you step into marriage.

We live in an age where communication is heavily done through technology taking away the physical presence. This is causing an increase in confrontation and argumentation that is unhealthy for our communities and societies.

Mufti Menk shares great advice for families regarding common marital issues.

This presentation focuses on the Islamic response to a recently published study which suggests a correlation between how parents act on their religious beliefs and the onset of atheism in their children. A number of arguments can be made in favor of the Islamic approach to parenting, the first and most obvious one, the crucial role of parents in instilling faith in their children. The paper takes a deeper dive into how to parent within the Islamic framework, beginning with the need to nurture the fitra, natural inclination at birth toward faith, with sound knowledge and consistent practice. The objective is to show that the most relevant, practical, and effective approach is grounded in the Prophetic model which exemplifies conviction, leading by example, and the balance between discipline and compassion in a manner which builds relationships, mutual trust and faith.

Imam Omar Suleiman reminds us to speak good or to remain silent and to assume the best of others for fear of saying something inaccurate or wrong.

On this blessed day of Jummah, Imam Khalid Latif shares the stories of survivors he has met with and encourages the community to help build an emergency shelter for abused women and children in NYC.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani delivers a series of workshops about the joys and challenges of family life and the critical matters in family that we can leverage as a means to draw closer to God and attain God’s pleasure.

In this four-part series, Shaykh Faraz covers:

1. The purpose and potential of married & family life
2. The perfect model of a successful marriage based on Prophetic teachings
3. Keys to successful parenting
4. Insightful Prophetic teachings to overcome common challenges in married and family life

This workshop was delivered at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California.

Are we there for our family? Are we there for our spouse? Are we there for our children? Are we truly present and dedicated to them?

Shaykh Abu Usamah discusses the importance of getting married and making sure in marrying the right person.

Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy discusses issues pertaining to the Muslim family living in the West.

Dr. Altaf Husain reminds us that generosity is not just about giving money but also lending your hand and working together.

We are in the age of loneliness. Social isolation is detriment to our physical health and our spiritual health.

Why is it we study to become a doctor, a scientist, a businessman, and even working in a restaurant there is training, but we do not do anything or prepare ourselves for marriage? Dunia Shuaib explains the problems and solutions of marital discord.

How do we protect our marriages and our family lives? How can we prevent divorce? Imam Tahir Anwar gives advice based on the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

Imam Zaid Shakir clarifies masculine and feminine gender in Islam, and meaningful relationships between men and women.

How would we react when a false accusation is made against you or your loved one? Ustadha Yasmin reminds us of the story of Ifk and the accusation made against the wife of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her). How did the Prophet (s) react? What did Aisha (ra) do?

Imam Siraj Wahhaj discusses how to increase the bonds within our families and communities and be welcoming to others.

In this day and age there is a lot of discussion around men and women and the relationship between them. There is also a discussion of gender and various understandings that can cause confusion. What does Islam and the way of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say regarding men and women and gender relations? Shaykh Umar Faruq Abd-Allah answers this and more.

Our families are broken. Our youth are facing issues we’ve never seen before. There are many struggles in this world for the family. How do we overcome these tests and save ourselves. Dr. Suzy Ismail reminds us on ways we can protect ourselves and our families.

Sh. Husain Abdul Sattar discusses how we should show concern for our family, friends and neighbors in making it “viral” for others. The Prophet (s) was always concerned of others.

Communication is very important. What does Islam have to say about this? Sister Dunia Shuaib discusses this and it’s importance for families.

Ustadha Dunia Shuaib, a marriage educator and author, gives an insightful talk about the Sunnah and science of marriage and ways we can incorporate faith-based approaches to strengthen our marital love and manage conflict in a healthy way.

Usthadha Dunia’s talk was created after years of research she conducted across communities via surveys and interviewing imams across the country. Inspired by the Qur’an and Sunnah, and by the research of John Gottman and others, this is a summary of a larger weekend workshop lecture she developed to help Muslims in their marriages.

Her talk was given at the MCC East Bay in Pleasanton, California on December 2, 2016. Ustadha Dunia visit is part of MCC’s monthly Friday Family Night series when we invite insightful American-Muslims who are making a positive impact on our community.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed talks about the “modern family”.

Zaynab Ansari lectures at the “What is Love?” program held at Al-Farooq Masjid on Saturday, February 16, 2013.

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was on the pulpit and he said:
اْر َحُمواتُْر َحُمواَواْغِفُروايَْغِفْراللَُّهلَُكْم
Be merciful to others and you will receive mercy. Forgive others and Allah will forgive you.
َولَْيْعُفواَولَْيْصَفُحواأََلاتُِحُّبوَنأَنيَْغِفَراللَُّهلَُكْمَواللَُّهَغُفوٌرَّرِحيٌم
Let them pardon and overlook. Would you not love for Allah to forgive you? Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. (24:22)
Our most beloved are usually the ones we tend to hurt the most. Ironically, they are also the hardest people to forgive or be forgiven by. Naturally, negative feelings grow more and more the longer we go without forgiving others. How can we work toward mending these relationships? More importantly, why should we forgive people that have hurt us in the first place?

Our friends are a reflection of who we are. Every morning, we look in the mirror with the intent of perfecting our image. But what happens when our mirrors become tinted or broken? How can we choose friends that share our morals and ideals in a manner that pleases Allah, without changing the reflection in the mirror?

Our friends are a reflection of who we are. Every morning, we look in the mirror with the intent of perfecting our image. But what happens when our mirrors become tinted or broken? How can we choose friends that share our morals and ideals in a manner that pleases Allah, without changing the reflection in the mirror?

How many of us can honestly say we prefer sitting with our family over our friends? Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy talks about the importance of happiness within the family home using anecdotes from his own experiences in this lecture.

What is real success in this world? Our back account? Our business? Our degrees? Our cars? Our spouses? Our children? Shaykh Waleed Basyouni explains what is true success in this world means.

Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef shares advice on parenting and having a righteous family.

In this khutbah Ustadh Nouman discusses the rights and responsibilities of husbands and wives from the Quran.

Sheikh Omar Suleiman delivering a talk about love and dating in Islam at EPIC Youth’s program, How to Love, on February 10, 2012 at the East Plano Islamic Center.

As human beings we cultivate relationships throughout our lives. From the day we are born to the day we will die our lives are surrounded by multiple forms of relationships. Some are formal, some are necessary while others are casual . We have relationships with our friends, relationships with our work colleagues, relationships with our neighbors, and relationships, even with our pets but why is there a need to have a relationship with a book that is fourteen hundred years old and for many of us in a foreign language? This is the question! For the answer listen to the lecture and pray for the Shaykh.

In this lecture, Imam Omar talks to the youth about marriage, gender relations and the Islamic approach.

In this lecture, AbdelRahman Murphy discusses how the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, loved others and how he was as a husband.

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Imam AbdelRahman Murphy discusses the dangers of interacting with the opposite gender in un-Islamic ways.

Lecture from MSA National Conference 2010 parallel to the ISNA 2010 Convention.

Lecture from MSA National Conference 2010 parallel to the ISNA 2010 Convention.

Lecture from MSA National Conference 2010 parallel to the ISNA 2010 Convention.

The Islamic perspective on this popular topic reveals pertinent information that can help Muslims lead a life of peace and tranquility in the home. What are some practical ways to establish a marriage that is successful and pleasing to Allah? At a Florida retreat Alpha-Him Jobe, the late imam from New York, answers this question and addresses many of the related issues such as taqwa, justice, respect, wealth, beauty, prestige, compatibility, character, honourable intention, assessment, preparation, maturity, reasonable dowry, good will, love, compassion and leadership. The speaker’s knowledge, wit and engaging style result in a talk that can be of benefit to both married couples and those seeking marriage. Other topics discussed: pregnancy, marriage by choice not by force, marriage completing half of faith, seeing each other before marriage, and the wife helping in the support of the household. (Duration: 1 hour, 8 min)