Children need parents' dua and guidance
“Till the day that your child dies, you have a right upon them to be concerned for their well-being in dunya and akhirah.”
Because children are both a blessing and a test, parents should continually make specific dua for their security, faith, worship, gratitude, and ultimate well-being while shaping the environment in which they grow.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Birth and death remind the community of life's constant transitions, while the khutbah focuses on children as a blessing.
- Children can develop parents, elevate their rank, and carry forward their legacy; Zakariya and Ibrahim illustrate dua for children.
- Parents should pair education and provision with sustained dua and protection from harmful devices, influencers, and celebrities.
- Ibrahim's duas teach parents to seek security, protect children from idolatry, and never give up when children disobey.
- Families should consider proximity to a masjid and access to salah when choosing where to live.
- Parents should thank Allah for their children and pray that they establish salah, remain spiritually connected, and receive forgiveness in the Hereafter.
In the khateeb's words
“Till the day that your child dies, you have a right upon them to be concerned for their well-being in dunya and akhirah.”
“What I'm saying is that when you decide to stay somewhere, don't just look at the school district. Don't just look at the house and property values. Consider other things as well.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb began with news of births and deaths in the community, reminding us that life is always changing and children are a blessing from Allah. He explained that raising children also teaches parents patience and self-control. Through Ibrahim’s duas, he encouraged parents to ask Allah for their children’s safety, protection from harmful influences, connection to salah, and well-being in this life and the next. He reminded families to consider how their home and surroundings support faith, and to keep caring for their children even when disagreements arise. Alongside our efforts, we can make heartfelt dua and ask for blessings that help our family become more grateful to Allah.
- What is one thing our family can practice to stay patient when we annoy each other?
- What would you like us to make dua for together tonight?
- What blessing could we thank Allah for today, and how could we show that gratitude?
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