Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2025.
Raise children through character, learning, and service
“Everyone has a responsibility not just to himself or herself but to others as well.”
In one sentence
A strong Muslim future generation is built by adults who reform themselves, nurture children through character and learning, serve the wider community, and pursue responsible financial self-sufficiency.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Establishes that every person is responsible for others, especially family.
- Argues that self-reform and personal protection must come before guiding children.
- Presents tarbiyah: nurturing children through character, example, and protection from harmful influences.
- Explains ta'aleem and ta'allum: teaching and learning from qualified people and reliable sources.
- Calls for active or quiet community service and enjoining good.
- Urges financial self-sufficiency, community institutions, and beneficial public engagement before closing with prayers.
Try this week
Model good character before expecting it from children.
Teach and nurture children through daily example, not rules alone.
Protect children from influences and environments that harm their development.
Learn from qualified people and reliable sources, while teaching others what you know.
Serve the community through visible or quiet good deeds.
Develop skills, pursue additional work or investments, and build community financial institutions or awqaf.
Join the announced Walk with the Doc event at 10:30 at Borderline Park.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“everyone is a responsible person everyone has a responsibility not just to himself or herself but to others as well”
“money money is power wealth is power and we have to be independent we have to build wealth for ourselves for our families”
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