Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2026.
A strong school year starts before Fajr
“Before you start school, read a juz of the Quran or whatever you can do.”
In one sentence
Students should enter the new school year by reorienting their lives toward Allah and Paradise through disciplined worship, wise da'wah, moral resistance, and serious academic effort.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Frames the new school year within difficult global circumstances and urges students to become spiritually strong.
- Explains the hadith about leaving early and presents Paradise as the believer's ultimate destination.
- Prescribes a pre-Fajr routine of tahajjud, prayer, remembrance, Quran reading, and mosque attendance.
- Applies Surah al-Muzzammil and Surah al-Muddaththir to private worship and wise da'wah at school.
- Warns against vaping, drugs, parties, haram relationships, and peer pressure while emphasizing hope in Allah.
- Calls students to protect their salah, study for excellence, strive daily, and seek Allah's guidance.
Try this week
Wake up before Fajr for tahajjud and make the recommended supplication.
Make wudu, pray Fajr, attend the mosque, and complete morning adhkar.
Read a juz of Quran, or at least 15, 20 minutes, before school.
Invite classmates to Islam and prayer with wisdom.
Avoid vaping, smoking, marijuana, drugs, parties, and haram relationships.
Pray on time, especially while at school.
Study seriously and aim for A-pluses.
Strive consistently for Allah and give generously to the masjid project.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So your destination on your seyr is you're going for paradise.”
“After you have done your salah, sit down, make your adhkar. Before you start school, read a juz of the Quran or whatever you can do. 15 minutes, 20 minutes.”
“Study hard in school. Don't take your classes as being something, you know, like, I'll just get by, get 60%, 70%. Go for your A-pluses.”
“Don't fall for all this false promises that, hey, if we do this or you vape, you'll become cool and you'll become popular.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah asks students to see the school year as part of their journey toward Allah and Paradise. It recommends beginning the day with prayer, remembrance, Quran, and a clear sense of purpose. At school, students should represent Islam wisely, resist harmful peer pressure, and protect their prayers. They should also work hard academically and aim for excellence. The overall message is that sincere daily effort brings Allah's guidance and lasting happiness.
- What is one good habit you could practice before school tomorrow?
- When friends pressure you, what can help you choose what truly matters?
- What would doing your best in school look like this week?
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