Children learn faith from their parents
“How do you expect your children to grow up and to be good Muslims?”
The khutbah argues that taqwa is sustained through intentional family formation, exemplary worship, wise friendships, and continued devotion after seasonal celebrations.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opens with taqwa and the example of Ibrahim and Isma'il at Eid.
- Argues that raising righteous children begins with choosing a spouse committed to deen and good character.
- Urges parents to monitor children's friendships and connect them with supportive Muslim peers.
- Encourages preserving dhikr, Qur'an, fasting, and spiritual growth after Ramadan and Dhul-Hijjah.
- Closes by asking families to remember Muslims facing hardship worldwide and take personal deeds seriously.
In the khateeb's words
“How do you expect your children To grow up And to be good Muslims To be praying five times a day To be giving charity”
“Same goes for your children So always Pay attention To who your children Are hanging out with And act accordingly”
“Because Islam Is not asking for us To be perfect Right Nobody is perfect Except for Prophet But Islam Is always asking Of us To strive To be better”
For the dinner table
This khutbah reminds us that raising good children begins before they are born, with choosing a spouse whose faith and character can help build a strong home. Parents teach most powerfully by praying, giving, learning, and improving in front of their children, while also paying attention to their children's friends. After Ramadan and Dhul-Hijjah, we should keep some extra worship such as dhikr, Qur'an, and fasting, and try to raise our baseline each year. We should also speak with our children about Muslims facing hardship around the world and remind them that our daily choices matter.
- What qualities would make someone a good influence on a friend?
- What worship habit could we keep doing this week?
- How can we learn about people suffering far away without losing hope?
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