15:38 But the akhirah is…17:27 So where is the child…28:54 You found a way to…
Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.

Raising children is a religious trust

IMAAM Center · Sabri Benkahla

“Raising a righteous child is not an accident.”

The khateeb, at 26:04

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In one sentence

Muslim families should treat raising children in Islam as a primary religious trust, building supportive homes, schools, and communities that preserve faith and prepare the next generation to serve humanity.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames children as a religious trust and parents as accountable for their faith.
  2. Uses prophetic examples and scripture to prioritize children’s worship over worldly inheritance.
  3. Warns that phones, schools, peers, and cultural influences shape children’s values.
  4. Recommends Islamic schools while acknowledging homeschooling and community alternatives.
  5. Urges early, consistent practice through dua, Qur’an, prayer, and everyday Islamic habits.
  6. Encourages families to use scholarships and community resources to strengthen the next generation.
Try this week
Spend intentional time with children and examine their phone and media use.
Enroll children in Islamic schools when possible.
If Islamic schools are unaffordable, pursue homeschooling, Islamic curricula, community classes, or Qur’an schools.
Make regular dua for children and teach everyday duas, prayer, Qur’an, and Islamic values from an early age.
Explore and apply for Maryland’s private-school scholarship to reduce Islamic-school tuition costs.
Build a strong Islamic environment at home and support other Muslim families.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But the akhirah is something not guaranteed. Whether you will go to Jannah or whether you will go to Nahr.”
IMAAM Center · Silver Spring, MD
Play from 15:38
“So where is the child getting most of their education from? Some parents are giving them this phone, these devices to keep them busy, to keep them occupied.”
IMAAM Center · Silver Spring, MD
Play from 17:27
“You found a way to afford something that you don't necessarily need that's going to end and disappear after you're gone.”
IMAAM Center · Silver Spring, MD
Play from 28:54
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Sabri reminded us that children are a precious gift and a trust from Allah, and caring for them includes nurturing their faith as well as providing food, clothing, and shelter. He shared examples of the prophets caring deeply about their children's worship and making dua for their future. He asked families to examine whether phones, busy schedules, and material goals are crowding out time with their children. He encouraged Islamic schooling where possible, community learning opportunities, and a strong Islamic environment at home. Through love, prayer, daily Qur'an, and simple reminders of Allah, we can help the next generation grow in faith and carry good into the future.

  1. What helps you feel comfortable and confident practicing Islam?
  2. What daily moment could we use to remember Allah together?
Where it was given

The masjid

IMAAM Center (Indonesian Muslim Association in America)9100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910Jumu'ah 1st Jumu'ah 12:15 PM · 2nd Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebSabri BenkahlaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IMAAM Center74 khutbahs
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