Parents must keep learning their faith
“Do not forget the investment that you and I must make within ourselves.”
Parents must treat their own faith and Quranic learning as an ongoing personal responsibility rather than outsourcing religious growth to their children.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Emphasizes Islam and iman as immense blessings to remember during Jumu'ah.
- Uses back-to-school preparation and Surah At-Taghabun to frame wealth and children as tests.
- Argues that parents must continue learning Quran, seerah, and Islam alongside their children.
- Explains that repeated reminders should produce measurable spiritual change.
- Contrasts external self-improvement with neglected spiritual health and illustrates Quranic linguistic precision.
- Closes by urging a personal learning regimen and praying for beneficial knowledge and steadfast hearts.
In the khateeb's words
“Yourself is the main part that we need to start from. Save yourself. What is your direction? What is your investment?”
“What is the difference with you between the two times you've heard this ayah? That is the question.”
“The beauty of the Qur'an is relegated to the bookshelves. The Qur'an is put into the bookshelves.”
“But do not forget the investment that you and I must make within ourselves.”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that faith is a great gift from Allah, and Jumu’ah is a chance to remember that blessing. As we help our children prepare for school and learn about Islam, adults also need to keep learning and growing. Hearing the same Quran verses again can help us notice whether we have put their lessons into practice. The khateeb encouraged us to care for our spiritual health and make the Quran part of everyday life. As a family, we can set aside time to learn together and ask Allah to help us love learning and act on what we learn.
- What is one thing about the Quran or the Prophet’s life you would like us to learn together?
- What familiar Islamic reminder could you put into practice this week?
- When could we make a little time for family learning during the school year?
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