Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 17, 2026.
Teach children faith before celebrity trivia
In one sentence
The khutbah urges Muslims to revive knowledge of the Prophet’s Companions and pass their examples to their children instead of allowing social media and celebrity culture to displace religious learning.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Urges listeners to compare their lives with the piety and accomplishments of the featured Companion.
- Calls families to learn the names, histories, sacrifices, knowledge, and achievements of the Companions.
- Criticizes children’s fixation on social media, celebrities, athletes, cars, and prices while neglecting Qur’an, fiqh, and basic faith.
- Warns that some children cannot correctly pronounce the shahada and urges a return to religious foundations.
- Prays for acceptance after Ramadan, the blessings of Laylat al-Qadr, longer life, guidance for families, and relief for Muslims in conflict zones.
Try this week
Learn and memorize the names and stories of the Prophet’s Companions.
Teach children the Companions’ histories and prioritize Qur’an, fiqh, and basic faith over celebrity trivia.
Practice and teach the correct pronunciation of the shahada.
Make du'a for forgiveness, acceptance after Ramadan, and Muslims facing suffering in the named regions.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Our sons, our daughters, busy with the social media, busy with the YouTube, memorizing not the Qur'an, memorizing not the fiqh, ignorant in a deen, already know the name of the artist, the name of the football.”
“This is our reality That you think I am doing enough It's not enough I do not know how to say and pronounce it.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us to compare our lives with the examples of the Prophet’s Companions. He urged parents to teach children their names and histories instead of letting social media, celebrities, and athletes dominate their attention. He also warned that some children lack confidence with the shahada and other basics of faith. The sermon ended with prayers for forgiveness, acceptance after Ramadan, guidance for families, and relief for Muslims facing suffering around the world.
- What is one Companion whose story would you like our family to learn?
- Which religious phrase or practice should we practice together this week?
- How can our family remember Muslims who are suffering in other countries?
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