13:37 There's nothing better…17:24 Your effect should not…26:12 If we had done good…
Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 27, 2026.

Nurture children’s love of faith

ICF · Hani Abu Nasser

“There's nothing better than praise to children when they do something good.”

The khateeb, at 13:37

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In one sentence

Parents and the wider Muslim community should nurture children’s love of fasting, prayer, Quran, and remembrance from an early age through gradual practice, praise, example, and shared responsibility.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduce children gradually to fasting and religious practice before obligation, without forcing very young children.
  2. Parents, relatives, and the community should praise children and cooperate in nurturing faith.
  3. Maintain Muslim unity through brotherhood, salam, Quran, worship, and lasting parental example.
  4. Use the story of a father and son to show how Quran learning can inspire night prayer.
  5. Treat Ramadan’s first third as a checkpoint, improve shortcomings, attend Tarawih, and seek forgiveness.
  6. Listen attentively at Jumu'ah and Eid, then act on what has been learned.
Try this week
Introduce fasting gradually to children, without forcing very young children who do not understand it.
Praise children when they pray or practice good deeds, and encourage relatives and community members to do the same.
Teach children Quran, basic religious obligations, love of Islam, and regular practice from an early age.
Use the first third of Ramadan as a checkpoint, build on good deeds, and make amends for shortcomings.
Attend Salatul Tarawih seeking Allah’s reward and forgiveness.
Listen attentively and participate mentally and physically at Jumu'ah and Eid, then act on what was learned.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“There's nothing better than praise to children when they do something good. And sometimes the praise from people outside the family means a lot more.”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 13:37
“Your effect should not be while you're only standing there. Your effect should last.”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 17:24
“If we had done good Let's build up Upon that And make it better If we had Wronged ourselves And did not do What we're supposed to be doing We have time to catch up”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 26:12
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is a time to help children love worship before it becomes an obligation. Parents and the wider community should teach gradually, praise sincere effort, and show children that prayer, Quran, fasting, and remembrance belong in everyday life. The khutbah reminds us that small moments and family examples can shape a person’s faith for years. We should use Ramadan as a checkpoint, improve where we have fallen short, attend Tarawih, and seek Allah’s forgiveness. We should also listen attentively at Jumu'ah and carry what we learn into action.

  1. What is one Ramadan practice you would like our family to make easier or more joyful for younger children?
  2. Which small act of worship could you build into your day this week?
  3. What did you hear at Jumu'ah that you can put into action?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Fayetteville2415 Rosehill Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebHani Abu NasserMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICF51 khutbahs
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