7:14 Because in the summer…10:40 Our kids, we are…
Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Parents must teach children to pray

Madinah Masjid

“We taught them how to offer salah.”

The khateeb, at 7:14

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The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Parents are challenged for bringing children to prayer without teaching Salah or basic Islamic manners.
  2. Busy schedules and smartphones are described as replacing family connection and religious upbringing.
  3. Summer classes are offered as evidence that consistent instruction can quickly improve children's prayer and character.
  4. Families are invited to the mosque's monthly children's talent program.
  5. The speaker warns about alleged Texas curriculum changes and urges families to learn, vote, speak up, and oppose unfair portrayals of Islam.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for faithful, practicing children and an Arabic supplication.
Try this week
Teach children how to perform Salah beginning at age seven and insist on regular five-times-daily prayer by age ten.
Sit with children during dinner and check that they say Bismillah, eat with the right hand, and greet parents when entering the home.
Bring children ages four to eighteen to Madinah Masjid's kids' talent program on the second Friday of each month.
Read about local curriculum decisions, raise concerns through civic channels, vote, and oppose unfair portrayals of Islam.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Because in the summer classes, two months, you know, we taught them how to offer salah.”
Madinah Masjid · Carrollton, TX
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“Our kids, we are losing on daily basis because they don't know.”
Madinah Masjid · Carrollton, TX
Play from 10:40
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us to follow the example of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and make time to teach our children their faith. The khateeb emphasized learning Salah early and helping children practice it regularly, rather than assuming they already know how. He shared an encouraging story about a child who learned to pray carefully after two months of summer classes. He asked families to pay attention to everyday habits, such as saying Bismillah before eating and greeting parents, and to reconsider how much time smartphones take from family life. He also encouraged families to join the masjid's children's programs and urged the community to stay informed and speak up about concerns over how Islam is presented in schools.

  1. What part of Salah would you like us to practice or learn about together?
  2. What would you enjoy doing together during some time without phones?
  3. What dua, surah, or other thing you have learned would you like to share with the family?
Where it was given

The masjid

Madinah Masjid of Carrollton2180 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006Jumu'ah 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Madinah Masjid7 khutbahs
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