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Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Raise children for Allah, not the world

London Muslim Mosque

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala first will ask you about your time because your time is your life.”

The khateeb, at 18:56

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In one sentence

Parents should raise children for Allah by modeling faith, protecting prayer, managing time, guiding friendships, and sustaining patient communication.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with taqwa and prayers for children beginning a new school year.
  2. Urges parents to renew their intention: raise children for Allah, not only worldly success.
  3. Emphasizes parental example and faith as protection for children and descendants.
  4. Prioritizes salah and maintaining children's connection with Allah.
  5. Warns against wasted time and digital addictions; calls for schedules and disciplined device use.
  6. Counsels parents to guide friendships and become patient, trusted sources of advice.
Try this week
Renew the intention to raise children for Allah rather than only worldly achievement.
Pray together as a family and regularly ask children about their prayers, including school accommodations.
Help children schedule their time and limit excessive phone, gaming, and social-media use.
Ask who their children's friends are and guide them toward righteous companionship.
Create a patient, wise home environment where children seek parents first for advice.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18The righteous father in the Musa and al-Khidr story illustrates how a parent's righteousness benefits descendants.
Surah 52Used to argue that sincere faith can bring blessing through families and generations.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We need them for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. Not for the sake of dunya.”
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Play from 9:49
“their salah is their silah their connection to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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Play from 16:14
“we have to understand that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala first will ask you about your time because your time is your life”
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Play from 18:56
“Count down, use patience and wisdom and try to advise them and direct them in the right way.”
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Play from 25:25
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

As a new school year begins, the khateeb reminded us that caring for children is a trust from Allah. He encouraged parents to renew their intentions and work on themselves while helping their children preserve their faith and serve their community. He emphasized staying connected to Allah through prayer and helping children manage their time. He also urged families to pay attention to friendships and the influence of the people around us. Above all, he encouraged parents to respond with patience and wisdom so children feel comfortable coming to them for advice.

  1. What could we do together to make prayer easier on school days?
  2. What does a friend do that helps you become a better person?
  3. How can we help you feel comfortable telling us something difficult?
Where it was given

The masjid

London Muslim Mosque151 Oxford St W, London, ON N6H 1S3Jumu'ah First prayer 12:00 PM · second prayer 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at London Muslim Mosque193 khutbahs
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