12:27 it is his or her…21:20 where is your cave…34:10 as soon as you can get…35:17 our youth our children…
Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.

Youth is a trust for the ummah

Al-Hidaya · Djafer Sebkhaoui

“Our youth, our children, are our gold.”

The khateeb, at 35:17

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In one sentence

Youth is a decisive trust from Allah, so families and communities must nurture young people's faith, character, protection, and meaningful development.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames human life as five stages and emphasizes parental responsibility during childhood.
  2. Identifies youth as the peak period for maturity, courage, worship, and shaping the ummah's future.
  3. Uses Surah al-Kahf and examples of young prophetic followers to encourage faith and courage.
  4. Calls for investment in youth and protection from harmful desires, misinformation, and spiritual confusion.
  5. Encourages healthy sports and halal recreation while warning against distraction and politicization.
  6. Recommends fasting Ashura, including Tasu'a, before closing with supplications and the call to prayer.
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Parents should prioritize children's morality, faith, and character and learn effective parenting skills.
Young people should recite Surah al-Kahf on Fridays and seek refuge through the masjid, Quran, and Allah.
Families should invest in youth, protect them from harmful desires and misinformation, and make marriage easier.
Young people should choose halal entertainment and beneficial summer activities.
Those able should fast the ninth and tenth of Muharram, with the eleventh also mentioned.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18The story of believing young people in the cave illustrates courage and preserving faith.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“it is his or her morality his or her faith his or her character”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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“where is your cave today your cave my dear brothers and sisters is the masjid your cave is in the quran your cave is with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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“as soon as you can get married as soon as you can get married don't delay your marriage unnecessarily because that will protect you inshallah”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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“our youth our children are our gold they are our treasury they are our future that is the future of the ummah”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
Play from 35:17
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that life is a gift from Allah, and youth is a precious time to grow in faith and use our energy well. He encouraged parents to care for their children’s character and faith as thoughtfully as they care for their financial needs. Through the story of the young believers in the cave, he pointed to the masjid, the Quran, and closeness to Allah as places of refuge when life is difficult. He welcomed sports and recreation while asking us to keep them in balance with our faith and responsibilities. As summer approaches, we can help one another find good companionship, wholesome fun, and meaningful ways to spend our time.

  1. What helps you feel close to Allah when things are difficult?
  2. What is one way our family can help you grow in kindness and faith?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Hidaya Center of Latham322 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:30 PMKhateebDjafer SebkhaouiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Hidaya53 khutbahs
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