Family & marriageFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 18, 2026.
Parents shape children through love and example
“Good Islamic values do not flow from our mouths, but from our deeds.”
In one sentence
Because children are a trust from Allah, parents must embody Islamic values, actively guide their children’s environments and boundaries, and nurture them through loving care.
The khutbah in 4 steps
- Children are an entrusted gift from Allah, requiring gratitude and accountability.
- Parents should actively guide children’s beliefs and surroundings, including school and society.
- Boundaries around friends, media, entertainment, and distractions are part of parental responsibility.
- Children need Islamic guidance alongside a loving, tender, non-fearful relationship with parents.
Try this week
Express gratitude to Allah for children and avoid superstitious protections such as charms and talismans.
Model honesty, prayer, trustworthiness, and Islamic conduct instead of merely instructing children about them.
Monitor children’s surroundings, friendships, schooling, entertainment, phones, and media, setting protective boundaries where needed.
Encourage and require Islamic practices such as prayer rather than treating religion as only a private idea.
Build a loving, tender relationship in which children are guided without being ruled by fear.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Our children are a special gift from Allah, but this special gift comes with a special responsibility. To offer them constant care and guidance.”
“It is this example they emulate in which will form the basis of their own adult life.”
“good Islamic values do not flow from our mouths, but from our deeds.”
“You must have a loving connection with your child. Your child must not have this fear of you. You must have a smile. You must be tender.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The sermon reminded us that children are a precious trust from Allah, not possessions we can neglect. Parents teach most powerfully through their own honesty, worship, manners, and daily choices. We should guide children’s friendships, schools, media, and habits with thoughtful boundaries. At the same time, children need tenderness, smiles, love, and a relationship without fear. Our responsibility is to combine faithful guidance with compassionate care.
- What is one good habit you learned by watching someone in our family?
- Which family rule helps protect our values, and how could we follow it more positively?
- What helps you feel guided and loved at the same time?
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