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Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.

Muslim youth should pursue knowledge and public service

YIC · Adamu Souleman Morlah

“You can be nurses, you can be doctors, you can be engineers, you can be anything you want.”

The khateeb, at 4:10

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In one sentence

Allah’s promised light is transforming Muslim communities in America, and believers, especially youth, should pursue knowledge and public responsibility while remaining anchored in the Quran and Sunnah and opposing war.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The speaker presents Allah’s promise of khalifa and light as active in America.
  2. He recalls African-American Muslims’ movement toward Sunni practice, prayer, Quran literacy, and Islamic schooling.
  3. He urges young people to pursue education, careers, and public office while holding to Quran and Sunnah.
  4. He praises the Pope’s condemnation of leaders who start wars despite theological differences.
  5. He argues that political repression prevents Muslim leaders from condemning war, revealing a crisis in the Muslim world.
Try this week
Young people should stay focused in school and pursue education as far as possible.
Keep learning without limiting yourself, including professional and civic leadership opportunities.
Hold firmly to the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Because the promise of Allah is working. And here in America, we have always said it. The opportunities are there.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 3:17
“As long as you hold on to Allah, you hold on to the Quran, you hold on to the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam,”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 3:50
“You can be nurses, you can be doctors, you can be engineers, you can be anything you want.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 4:10
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Muslims belong to one community across racial backgrounds. He celebrated African-American Muslims who embraced Islamic practice, learned to read the Quran, and built schools for the next generation, describing this growth as a sign of Allah’s promise at work. He encouraged young people to seize opportunities, keep learning, and pursue their ambitions with courage. Throughout that journey, he urged them to stay close to Allah, the Quran, and the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. He also reflected on recognizing common ground despite religious differences and the difficulty of speaking openly when people fear consequences.

  1. How can we help someone from a different background feel welcome in our community?
  2. What would you love to learn, and what small step could you take this week?
  3. How could following the Quran and sunnah guide a choice you make at school?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAdamu Souleman MorlahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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