Raise children through faith and education
“We want to start rising with our children.”
The khutbah argues that Muslims should intentionally cultivate the next generation through faith-centered parenting, righteous family choices, and strong Islamic educational institutions so knowledge becomes lived conviction and service.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Honors earlier generations for preserving Islamic knowledge and challenges listeners to learn and transmit it.
- Identifies technology, social media, and minority status as pressures on Muslim children.
- Uses Maryam’s story in Aal Imran to frame intentional child dedication and parental responsibility.
- Contrasts reactive firefighter and controlling horse-tamer parenting with patient farmer-like cultivation.
- Recommends insulation rather than isolation through Islamic schools and community programs.
- Calls listeners to support Granada Islamic School and pray for children and oppressed communities.
In the khateeb's words
“We want to stop raising. We want to start rising with our children.”
“If your child has a personality and has an opinion, you should not kill that in him. You should direct it to al-haqq through education.”
“insulation is different than isolation every time we talk about Islamic schools”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Islamic knowledge survives when people learn it, live it, and pass it to the next generation. Parents are encouraged to renew their intention for their children and to choose faith and character in family life. Instead of reacting with anger or trying to control every opinion, parents should patiently guide children like farmers cultivating strong trees. Islamic schools, masjids, and community programs can provide protection and preparation without isolating children from society. The sermon ends by urging support for Granada Islamic School and prayers for children and suffering communities.
- What is one piece of Islamic knowledge you want to learn and pass on?
- What is one way our family can rise with one another this week?
- Which community school or program could help us grow stronger?
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