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Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 25, 2026.

Build love for Allah before duties

Islamic Association of

“The child will grow up and they will want to do these things themselves.”

The khateeb, at 11:00

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In one sentence

Muslims should cultivate love for Allah in themselves and their children through reflection and dua, because love makes worship and obedience willing rather than burdensome.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Contrasts relationships built on love with relationships built on force and resentment.
  2. Applies this contrast to faith and parenting religious children.
  3. Uses the Prophet’s gradual teaching and advice to Mu'adh as examples of nurturing love before imposing duties.
  4. Encourages reflection on Allah’s blessings, creation, life, and opportunities for repentance.
  5. Recommends making dua for Allah’s love and love of faith-building actions.
  6. Warns against misplaced love of wealth, fame, and worldly things, then summarizes the two practices.
Try this week
Parents should instill love for Allah, Islam, and the Prophet before emphasizing religious duties.
Set aside time to ponder Allah’s blessings and creation, including life, health, opportunities, and forgiveness.
Make the mentioned duas for Allah’s love, memorizing them in Arabic or English.
Teach religious practice gently and avoid creating resentment through pressure.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“our relationship between us and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, should be a relationship of love.”
Islamic Association of · Flower Mound, TX
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“But if the love of Allah and His religion and His rasul salallahu alayhi wasalam is built within that child, then the child will grow up and they will want to do these things themselves.”
Islamic Association of · Flower Mound, TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that faith grows best from love, not pressure or a checklist of duties. We can grow in love for Allah by noticing His blessings, reflecting on His creation, and asking Him for that love in dua. Parents should help children love Allah, Islam, and the Prophet before making religious obligations feel like a burden. The Prophet’s example and advice to Mu'adh show the value of gentle, encouraging teaching. When love is strong, worship and avoiding what displeases Allah become willing acts.

  1. What blessing from Allah are you especially thankful for today?
  2. How can we make prayer or learning about Islam feel more loving at home?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Association of Lewisville-Flower Mound3430 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound, TX 75022Jumu'ah “the service is held every Friday from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM”ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Association of11 khutbahs
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