Parents must protect their children's faith
“Treat your children as a gift from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Parents must treat children as Allah-given trusts and fulfill their rights by prioritizing faith, character, manners, and spiritual protection alongside worldly education.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Muslims must fulfill others' rights and practice justice regardless of how others behave.
- The family is society's key unit, so adults should fulfill household responsibilities before focusing on wider affairs.
- Parents owe children spiritual protection and should prioritize obedience to Allah over grades, careers, or parental preferences.
- Children are gifts and trusts from Allah, and parents should value them accordingly.
- Tarbiyah includes teaching faith, respect, manners, and proper conduct, while righteousness ultimately rests with Allah.
- Parents should connect children to the mosque and support its work through time, effort, spirituality, and charity.
In the khateeb's words
“We do what is right because all of us will have our day in court even if you don't get a chance in court today in this world.”
“It's not about I want you to be obedient to me, it's about I want you to be obedient to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“Treat your children as a gift from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. As an amanah, as a trust.”
“The ulamah and the scholars have said, tarbiyah and molding them is in your hands. Piety and righteousness is in the hands of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that every person has rights, and Muslims should uphold those rights even when others do not. The family is the first place where we practice justice, responsibility, and mercy. Children are gifts and trusts from Allah, so parents should care about their faith and character as much as their education and material needs. Parents can teach prayer, respect, manners, and good conduct, while remembering that true righteousness comes from Allah. Families should also stay connected to the mosque and support its work.
- How can we show that our faith matters as much as our grades or future plans?
- Which good manner would you like our family to practice together?
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