Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 20, 2025.
Parents shape children through loving guidance
“The most important factor is the relationship of the parent with the child.”
In one sentence
Parents should intentionally nurture children through compassionate relationships, wise mentoring, accountability, and meaningful companionship modeled on the Prophet Muhammad’s example.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Establishes the Prophet’s truthfulness, perfection, and exemplary character.
- Presents raising children as a divine trust with lasting rewards.
- Explains how modern individualism, technology, and surrounding environments shape children.
- Describes the Prophet’s age-sensitive approach to play, teaching, mentoring, and leadership.
- Draws principles of compassion, wisdom, patience, relationship, and non-harsh accountability.
- Urges parents, especially fathers, to spend time with children and include them in good community activities.
Try this week
Be intentional about raising children amid modern distractions and individualism.
Spend meaningful time with children and build a loving, respectful relationship.
Mentor and teach children with age-appropriate guidance rather than merely commanding or yelling.
Hold children accountable gently and patiently without cursing, hitting, or harsh criticism.
Bring children along to the masjid, service projects, good deeds, and visits with community and family.
Give older children and adolescents responsibility, leadership opportunities, and increasing independence.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“gentleness and compassion to be gentleness doesn't enter anything except that it balances it and beautifies it”
“the most important factor is the relationship of the parent with the child how well the child and the parent are connected how much time the parent spends with their child”
Where it was given
The masjid
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