26:49 if you tell them get…28:27 we need to encourage…
Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 6, 2026.

Teach children patiently and welcome them

DEIC · Mujahid
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In one sentence

Muslims should actively serve Islam’s future by educating neighbors, strengthening institutions, and patiently nurturing children in welcoming communities.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The khutbah frames good work and accountability to Allah as the purpose of life.
  2. It urges North American Muslims to unite, plan, and educate others about Islam.
  3. It explains Islamic beliefs, freedoms, ethics, and the masjid’s broad community role.
  4. It emphasizes patient, welcoming treatment of children who are still learning manners.
  5. It closes with practical encouragement, dua for families, and a brief honey-sale announcement.
Try this week
Unite with others to discuss challenges and make plans for Muslim families, institutions, and children.
Educate neighbors and wider society about Islam and the diversity of Muslims.
Bring children to the masjid and teach manners patiently instead of excluding them.
Use kindness, encouragement, positive rewards, and welcoming faces to help children love the masjid.
Make sincere dua for children, parents, families, and the wider Muslim community.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9Used to argue that Muslims should work righteously because Allah knows and will reveal their deeds.
Surah 3Used to support inviting people to good, encouraging right, and forbidding wrong.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if you tell them get out how they going to learn in this society in his opinion let him come better than not to come at all”
DEIC · Arlington, TX
Play from 26:49
“we need to encourage our children and I told you this kids they don't understand the adab and manners of masjid and what the importance of the masjid”
DEIC · Arlington, TX
Play from 28:27
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Allah sees all our work, so we should use our lives to do good and leave something beneficial for the next generation. Muslims should not only react to stereotypes or difficult news; we should plan, serve, and explain our faith to our neighbors with confidence. The masjid should be a place of worship, learning, reconciliation, and welcome. Parents and adults were encouraged to bring children, even when they are still learning manners or dress, and teach them patiently instead of pushing them away. Small acts of kindness, encouragement, and sincere dua can help children love the masjid and grow proud of their faith.

  1. What is one way our family could help someone understand Islam better?
  2. How can we make children feel happy and welcome at the masjid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Dar El-Eman Islamic Center5511 Mansfield Rd, Arlington, TX 76017Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 1:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at DEIC23 khutbahs
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