Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 31, 2026.
Parents shape their children's faith
“It starts at home by presenting the real role model for our children.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with praise, reminders of taqwa, and warnings against spiritual heedlessness.
- Connects communal suffering, including Gaza, with the danger of Muslim society living in heedlessness.
- Warns parents that children’s faith and identity begin with parental example and protection from harmful influences.
- Gives practical parenting guidance about hijab, prayer, surrounding celebrations, and teenage concerns.
- Urges listeners to engage with Justice for All and contact representatives rather than remain passive.
- Closes with repentance, salawat, prayers for oppressed communities, and congregational prayer.
Try this week
Sit with your children today and ask about their concerns and experiences.
Listen to a video by Sheikh Abdullah Hakim explaining the surrounding celebration and discuss it with your children.
Discuss hijab and prayer rationally with teenagers instead of yelling, shaming, or coercing them.
Stop at the Justice for All table, provide contact information, and respond to future advocacy requests.
Contact government representatives by email, letter, or phone when Muslim community issues require action.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 66:6Used to stress parents’ responsibility to protect themselves and their children from the Fire.
Quran 21:1Used to warn against living heedlessly while ignoring divine reminders.
Quran 17:70Used to affirm human dignity and the need to use God-given intelligence.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain how family environment shapes a child’s religious direction.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“it starts at home by presenting the real role model for our children”
“you need to be willing to listen to them to lower yourself to their own level and understanding”
“we don't want to lose our children they are our assets they are the assets of the muslim ummah”
“let's not be passive let's be proactive and let's do something that will help us to sustain and maintain our livelihood as an umma”
Where it was given
The masjid
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