Choose friends who strengthen your faith
“Let's make sure that these friends you connect with are the friends who will make something out of you that will make you later on an influential person.”
Young Muslims returning to school should choose positive friends, maintain their Muslim identity, and seek support for anxiety through family, imams, professionals, and trust in Allah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The opening offers prayers for the deceased, sick, elderly, and needy, alongside community announcements.
- The speaker urges Muslims to move beyond reciting Quran toward understanding and practicing it.
- Peer pressure is presented as a powerful influence, so youth should choose friends who strengthen faith and character.
- Examples from young Companions and Ahl al-Suffah illustrate how youth can influence others through creativity, worship, and commitment.
- Muslim youth, especially hijabi sisters, are encouraged to be proud of their identity and connect with masjid programs.
- Parents are urged to listen seriously to children’s anxiety and questions, seek religious or professional help, and remain conscious of Allah.
In the khateeb's words
“We want to make sure that we understand and we practice it as well.”
“Let's make sure that these friends you connect with are the friends who will make something out of you that will make you later on an influential person.”
“I want you to be proud of yourself, sister. I want you to know that we're behind you. We're giving you all the support you need so you can stand up,”
“For Allah's sake, if you do not know how to answer these questions for them, tell them, I do not know, but I promise you, you'll find someone who will.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah asks young people returning to school to think carefully about who influences them. Good friends can help them grow in faith, confidence, and service, while unhealthy pressure can pull them toward risky choices. Muslim youth, especially sisters facing public pressure, should be proud of their identity and find belonging in the masjid. Parents should listen to children’s worries, take their questions seriously, and seek help from imams or qualified professionals when needed. The overall message is to combine Quranic guidance, supportive community, and trust in Allah.
- What makes someone a good influence in your life?
- How can our family make it easier to talk about worries?
- What is one Quranic teaching you could practice this week?
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