Parents must not let social media raise children
“We shouldn't allow the social media to raise our kids.”
The Muslim community should respond to loss with faith and resilience while rebuilding strength through engaged parenting, family conversation, and communal commitment.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Frames death and communal grief as part of Allah’s decree, calling San Diego Muslims to mourn but continue.
- Celebrates mosque attendance and community solidarity after the loss.
- Explains life’s tests, gratitude, and steadfast commitment as the community’s religious purpose.
- Warns parents against allowing social media to raise their children and urges meaningful family conversations.
- Concludes with community announcements and prayers for unity, faith, knowledge, forgiveness, and guidance.
In the khateeb's words
“this is our home this is the masjid baytullah azzawajal this is our place of worship okay we're not going to give up”
“the purpose of our existence is to be khulafa of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala on this earth”
“we shouldn't allow the social media to raise our kids”
“put all the cell phones in one place lock the door and engage in a conversation around the dinner table after dinner”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that life and death are in Allah’s hands, and that loss can hurt deeply. Even while mourning, Muslims are called to remain connected to the masjid and to one another. The speaker says our strength is built at home, where parents should make time to talk with their children instead of letting social media raise them. A simple family practice is to put phones away and discuss what children are experiencing. The message closes by asking Allah for unity, stronger faith, knowledge, forgiveness, and help to do what is right.
- What helps a community stay strong after something painful happens?
- What is one thing you wish your family understood better about your online or school life?
- How can our family make dinner conversations more meaningful?
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