0:25 You have to have good…2:13 You need to sacrifice…9:28 Be with Allah and…11:08 You have to work hard…
Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 10, 2026.

The Hijrah calls for sacrifice and growth

YIC · Nabil Al gazali

“You have to work hard to finish your education.”

The khateeb, at 11:08

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In one sentence

The Hijrah teaches that believers should choose righteous companions, sacrifice for faith and family, plan wisely, pursue education, and leave harmful influences for Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Hijrah begins with choosing Abu Bakr as a loyal, truth-telling friend.
  2. Abu Bakr’s family and Suhaib demonstrate sacrifice of safety, wealth, and time for faith.
  3. The community is urged to sacrifice time for children, mosques, religious learning, and funeral service.
  4. Youth are called to courage, worship, good companionship, and leaving harmful influences.
  5. Families and students should plan, stay connected to the mosque, complete education, and prepare for work.
  6. The sermon closes by presenting personal reform and educational effort as forms of Hijrah today.
Try this week
Choose friends who correct you, encourage worship, and bring you to the mosque.
Give time and money to children, mosques, schools, religious education, and funeral support.
Make a plan to finish high school or college, taking manageable courses and working part-time if needed.
Stay connected to prayer, the mosque, and religious learning while avoiding harmful friends and prohibited behavior.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You have to have good friend. Because the good friend, he advised to do the right thing.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 0:25
“You need to sacrifice your time and your money for your kids.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 2:13
“Be with Allah and Allah is gonna be with you.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 9:28
“You have to work hard to finish your education. This is the message we take from the Hidra.”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 11:08
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah uses the Hijrah to teach that faith requires wise friendships, sacrifice, planning, and steady effort. Abu Bakr, Suhaib, and Ali are presented as examples of supporting the Prophet and accepting real risk for Allah. The speaker applies this to choosing friends who encourage good, serving family and the mosque, helping at funerals, and staying connected to worship. He especially urges young people to finish their education, plan for work, avoid harmful influences, and remain close to the mosque. The message is that leaving bad habits and pursuing what is right can be a personal Hijrah today.

  1. What makes someone a genuinely good friend?
  2. What is one sacrifice you could make this week for your family or community?
  3. What goal would help you move toward a better future?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebNabil Al gazaliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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