Children are gifts and a trust
“Perhaps the wise choice will be to relocate to certain areas where we can find those environments that are conducive to teach iman.”
Children are gifts from Allah and an amanah, so parents and the wider Muslim community must intentionally nurture their faith, manners, identity, and practice from an early age.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Children and grandchildren are divine gifts, while childlessness is part of Allah’s decree and test.
- The Prophet’s kindness toward children is illustrated through greeting, affection, patience, inclusion, and encouragement.
- Parents are responsible for protecting children’s fitrah, beginning with righteous spouse selection and parental conduct.
- Children should learn iman early, followed by Quran, prayer, and Islamic manners.
- Families should evaluate whether their lifestyle and environment support their children’s Islamic upbringing.
- The khutbah closes with supplications for righteous offspring, community programming, and a retreat announcement.
In the khateeb's words
“We first learned Iman. We learned what is a connection with Allah. What does our belief in Allah entail? We learn Iman first.”
“Understand that this is a gift from Allah but along with a gift, it's a responsibility and an amanah, a trust for which will be questioned by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“Perhaps the wise choice will be to relocate to certain areas where we can find those environments that are conducive to teach iman, conducive to teach and impart Islamic values.”
For the dinner table
Children and grandchildren are gifts from Allah, but they are also a trust for which parents will answer. The Prophet Muhammad showed this trust through kindness: he greeted children, made room for them, listened to them, and taught them gently. Parents should build faith early, teach prayer and good manners, and think carefully about the environments that shape a child. The whole community should help create places where children can grow confident in their Muslim identity. We can support this work through dua, family effort, and programs that connect children with knowledgeable, caring Muslims.
- What is one kind thing adults can do to help children feel valued at the masjid?
- What does it mean to protect someone’s iman?
- What kind of community program would help young Muslims grow?
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