Parents must actively protect children’s iman
“It is a right of our children over us that we protect their iman.”
The khateeb argues that parents and community members must actively protect children’s iman through engaged, compassionate guidance, moral role-modelling, careful attention to their environments, and investment in tarbiyah rather than assuming personal avoidance is enough.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The story of Lut’s people is used to warn that tolerating wrongdoing can carry responsibility.
- Believers should guide struggling friends through good companionship and practical mosque involvement rather than public shaming.
- Parents must openly address children’s questions about sexuality and identity while grounding them in Islamic guidance.
- Families should prioritize children’s deen, adab, and akhlaq over convenience, technology, and discretionary spending.
- The khutbah closes with announcements, an education-program donation request, and a dua for an ill family member.
In the khateeb's words
“Standing up against guna is trying to give your friend good sohbah. Standing up against guna is trying to bring your friend towards good sohbah.”
“I could care less if you memorize the Quran. My main objective with you is when you leave here, you leave as a good person. You leave with adab and akhlaq.”
“It is a right of our children over us that we protect their iman. It is a right of our children over us that we guide them towards the proper Islam.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that following the Prophet means being an example through our everyday actions. He encouraged helping friends through good company and small steps toward worship instead of embarrassing them in public. He spoke strongly against same-sex relationships and transgender identities, criticized public-school teaching on these subjects, and urged parents to take responsibility for their children’s faith. He also said that children need honest answers to difficult questions and guidance rather than insults. He emphasized good manners and character alongside Quran learning, and asked families to give children attention and invest in their religious upbringing.
- What is one action this week that could show someone kindness and good character?
- What helps you feel comfortable asking an adult a difficult question?
- What would you enjoy doing together during some time without phones or tablets?
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