Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 17, 2026.
Children become what their role models show
Dar Alnoor · Abdulahad
“If you have children, share the stories of sahaba with them.”
In one sentence
Parents and communities should deliberately make the Sahaba and other righteous Muslims vivid role models because children imitate the people and values they regularly see.
The khutbah in 3 steps
- Children imitate the role models and environments surrounding them.
- Examples show the companions embodying honesty, leadership, modesty, courage, learning, teaching, poetry, and generosity.
- Imam Malik’s mother redirected his aspirations by presenting him as a scholar and taking him to the masjid.
Try this week
Share stories of the Sahaba with children.
Tell children stories of pious people who made a significant historical impact.
Highlight the companions’ specific qualities as traits children can aspire to.
Model prayer consistently so young children can imitate and join in.
Help children view lasting legacy and success in both worlds as meaningful goals.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And naturally, when there's an absence of something, a void, a gap will be filled, whether it's right or wrong.”
“If you have children under five years old and you stand for prayer every single day, it is impossible that they will not stand beside you.”
“If you have children, share the stories of sahaba with them. That's it. Tell them stories of pious people.”
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