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Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Prepare children to return to Allah

YIC · Adamu Souleman Morlah
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In one sentence

Parents must prepare their children spiritually for life and school by teaching them to return to Allah, not merely providing material supplies.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The khateeb continues the previous khutbah by emphasizing obedience to the Prophet.
  2. He turns to children as the school year approaches.
  3. He contrasts back-to-school shopping with preparing children spiritually for Allah.
  4. He reminds parents that conversations with children also require self-reflection.
  5. He stresses the urgency of spiritual preparation because life and death are uncertain.
Try this week
Talk with children about Allah and their spiritual preparation before school resumes.
Prepare children spiritually, not only with clothing, shoes, uniforms, and other school supplies.
Use conversations with children to reflect on the parents' own relationship with Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This time of the year, they're taking their children shopping. They call it what? Back to school.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
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“How are we prepare our children back to Allah?”
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“Because we are here today, we may not be here tomorrow.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

As school approaches, the khutbah reminds us that children need more than clothes, shoes, and supplies. Parents should also help prepare them spiritually and teach them to turn toward Allah. Conversations with children can also help parents examine their own faith and responsibilities. Because life is uncertain, we should begin this preparation now. The goal is to raise children with guidance for both school and life.

  1. What could we do this week to prepare spiritually for the new school year?
  2. How can talking with our children also help us grow closer to Allah?
  3. What matters most for us to teach one another while we have the opportunity?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAdamu Souleman MorlahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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