Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2025.
Children need affection, guidance, and fairness
“I don't remember a moment where I entered the house and I did not kiss and hug my children.”
In one sentence
Parents and communities must nurture children through affection, age-appropriate guidance, fairness, play, spiritual formation, and compassionate discipline rather than comparison or harshness.
The khutbah in 4 steps
- Parents should adapt their approach from play, to etiquette, to friendship as children mature.
- The Prophet’s example demonstrates humor, affection, play, sports, and care for children and orphans.
- Parents must avoid comparing siblings and should distribute affection, gifts, and attention fairly.
- Harsh discipline damages confidence and can transmit generational trauma.
Try this week
Teach children to ask permission before entering private spaces.
Adapt parenting by emphasizing play, then etiquette, then friendship as children mature.
Do not compare children with siblings or others.
Give children equal affection, attention, and gifts.
Spend time playing, exercising, and participating in healthy activities with children.
Hug, kiss, embrace, and verbally encourage children regularly.
Act as a positive role model and help the wider community nurture young people.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 24:58-59Used to teach children privacy, permission, and age-appropriate boundaries.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“There should be no comparison in between them, just as you don't compare, or you shouldn't compare yourself with another in terms of your worldly matters, or even your religious matters.”
“And when they reach that sticky age, make sure that you're their best friend.”
“I don't remember a moment where I entered the house and I did not kiss and hug my children”
“Many times, it has been strokes. Explodings! that we execute against our children, that breaks their self-esteem and confidence as well.”
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