Raise righteous children through your example
“If you want to have good children, start with yourselves.”
Children are a major blessing and responsibility, and parents nurture righteous children by modeling good character, establishing prayer, and consistently making dua for them.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- A story of a grieving father presents hope that righteous children may welcome parents into Jannah.
- Children are described as blessings and adornments of worldly life, bringing parents joy and future support.
- Parents are reminded that raising children is an amanah requiring accountability before Allah.
- Families should establish salah so children recognize Allah’s authority and learn obedience.
- Parents should regularly make dua for their children’s guidance, protection, and righteousness.
In the khateeb's words
“But the number one blame for a disrupted family, the number one blame for a broken family is the parents themselves.”
“And so, if you want to have good children, start with yourselves. Start with your own relationship with your spouse.”
“If you're not praying, make sure you start praying and then have your family pray as well.”
“from now on, every dua that you raise your hands up to Allah, include something about your children.”
For the dinner table
Children are a beautiful blessing from Allah, and the opening story reminds us that grief can be met with hope in the Hereafter. Because children are also an amanah, both mothers and fathers will answer for how they raised them. The khateeb said the first step is to become the kind of person we want our children to be, especially in our character and marriage. He then urged families to pray regularly and teach children that Allah’s authority is above everyone else’s. Finally, he encouraged parents to make heartfelt dua for their children’s guidance, protection, and righteousness.
- What is one good habit you have learned by watching someone at home?
- What can our family do to help each other pray on time?
- What would you ask Allah to protect or guide you in this week?
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