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Youth & educationFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 17, 2026.

Children learn faith by watching parents

PGMA · Faruq Post

“Hearts are shaped by what they observe before being shaped by what they are told.”

The khateeb, at 36:09

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In one sentence

Muslim parents and communities in America must raise the next generation through sound creed, visible personal example, proud Muslim identity, and sustained communal practice.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Parents are entrusted with preserving faith and forming future Muslim leaders.
  2. Children learn Islam primarily by observing adults' honesty, worship, mercy, and conduct.
  3. The three foundations are sound knowledge, righteous example, and Muslim identity.
  4. Raising children requires coordinated responsibility from families, imams, educators, mentors, and the wider community.
  5. Consistent household practices such as prayer, Quran reading, adhkar, and small daily deeds build faith.
  6. Firm faith in children is the greatest inheritance, and the future is being shaped now.
Try this week
Model prayer, Quran engagement, honesty, mercy, and ethical conduct at home, in business, and in community life.
Teach children sound aqidah and tawhid as foundational religious knowledge.
Build pride in Muslim identity and belonging without shame or embarrassment.
Establish consistent household worship through adhkar, saying Bismillah and tawakkul before going out, praying two rakats after Isha, and gathering for Quran.
Parents, imams, educators, mentors, and older community members should respectfully advise and correct youth.
Treat raising children as a long-term community project rather than a seasonal Ramadan or weekend effort.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if we want a generation that learns this religion from us then we as parents must practice it truthfully in ourselves first and foremost”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
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“hearts are shaped by what they observe before being shaped by what they are told”
PGMA · Lanham, MD
Play from 36:09
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For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that children are a trust from Allah and that they learn faith by watching us. Parents should teach sound belief, show Islam through honest and merciful behavior, and help children feel proud of their Muslim identity. Small daily habits such as prayer, Quran reading, and remembrance can steadily build strong faith. Raising children is a long-term responsibility shared by families, mentors, imams, and the wider community. The greatest inheritance we can leave is firm faith and a living connection to Allah.

  1. What is one action adults do that teaches children more than words?
  2. Which small worship habit could our family practice together every day?
  3. How can our family help another child or family in our community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Prince George's Muslim Association9150 Lanham-Severn Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Jumu'ah 11:15 AM · 12:30 PM · 1:45 PMKhateebFaruq PostMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at PGMA65 khutbahs
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