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Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 27, 2025.

Youth should live their Islamic identity

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“Make the masjid as part of your life.”

The khateeb, at 96:21

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In one sentence

Muslim youth should embrace their Islamic identity, remain steadfast through Qur'an and community, and turn faith into service, solidarity, and support for others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah identifies youth identity concealment as a major challenge.
  2. It encourages Muslims to be proud of their faith and steadfast as 'strangers.'
  3. It urges Qur'an study, supportive friendships, and active masjid involvement.
  4. It calls youth to use their voices and platforms for Islamic values and justice.
  5. It asks listeners to support Gaza through dua, awareness, charity, and lawful assistance.
  6. It calls the community to support youth leadership and their masjid projects.
Try this week
Identify openly as Muslim and connect good actions to Islamic values.
Study and recite the Qur'an, attend the masjid, and join Qur'an circles.
Choose friends who strengthen faith and support others spiritually.
Participate in masjid activities, sports, cleaning, service, and neighborhood programs.
Use social media and personal influence to represent Islamic values and raise awareness.
Make sincere dua for Gaza, Palestine, and Muslims facing hardship.
Give charity through authorized organizations and support the masjid's youth projects.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimIslam begins strange, returns strange, and gives glad tidings to the strangers.
Sahih al-BukhariCompares believers' mutual love, mercy, and compassion to one body.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if you can support the youth in this masjid make them live their dream get there to the mission and vision they are in their mind support them by donating to them”
ICH · Hawthorne, CA
Play from 31:10
“I'm asking to make the masjid as part of your life. And this is a stop point. That always I will come to the masjid. And I will start doing the right thing.”
ICH · Hawthorne, CA
Play from 96:21
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that being Muslim should be lived openly through our character, honesty, and service. The speaker encouraged young people to study the Qur'an, choose supportive friends, stay connected to the masjid, and use their voices for good. He asked us to care about Muslims facing hardship, especially in Gaza, through sincere dua, responsible awareness, charity, and other help. He also called adults to support the masjid's youth and help their visions become real. The overall message was that steadfast faith becomes meaningful when it benefits our neighbors and community.

  1. When is it hard to show your Muslim identity, and what could help you feel confident?
  2. What is one way you could use your voice or talents to help others?
  3. How can our family support young people at the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Hawthorne12209 Hawthorne Way, Hawthorne, CA 90250Jumu'ah 1:00 PM & 2:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICH20 khutbahs
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