Raise children as Allah's trust
“Just having a child is not the end of the chapter.”
Parents must treat children as Allah's trust by beginning tarbiyah from birth, modeling faith and character, setting boundaries, and sharing responsibility so children become righteous adults who strengthen future families and society.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Reframes achievement as lasting benefit and introduces righteous children as ongoing charity.
- Establishes children as an amanah and parents as accountable for their upbringing.
- Argues that tarbiyah begins at birth through parental example, akhlaq, and adab.
- Calls for household discipline, boundaries, consequences, and accountability.
- Insists fathers must share religious and character-building responsibilities rather than only providing financially.
- Connects parenting to future spouses, stable homes, and strong societies; schools cannot replace home.
- Urges Muslims in Murphy facing Islamophobia to participate in local elections and civic action.
In the khateeb's words
“Just having a child is not the end of the chapter. The story has just begun when you bring children into this dunya.”
“Children are an amanah. And if we don't raise our children correctly, Most certainly, We will be held accountable for this on the day of judgment.”
For the dinner table
Imam Nadim reminded us that lasting achievement comes from doing good that benefits others, including raising righteous children who make dua for their parents. Children are a trust from Allah, and their upbringing begins from birth as they watch and absorb what we do. Teaching faith means modeling prayer, honesty, patience, and good manners in everyday life. Discipline includes teaching useful habits, setting boundaries, and helping children understand their mistakes. Fathers and mothers share this responsibility, and schools and masjids support the essential work at home as we prepare children to build caring, responsible families of their own.
- What is one good habit you have learned by watching someone in our family?
- What responsibility could you take on at home, and what help would you need?
- When you make a mistake, what helps you understand it and make things right?
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