Righteous youth – A shared responsibility

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Righteous youth – A shared responsibility

Righteous youth – A shared responsibility

The way young people perceive life is shaped by the environment created by the adults around them. It is therefore a sacred trust upon the shoulders of every adult, especially among the believers, to play a role in guiding the youth in accordance with divine guidance.

? When was the last time we became a source of inspiration that shaped the character of the next generation of believers?

The khutbah proposes four things we can do:

Be a good example

: Simply instructing them to do good, to perform their prayers, to abstain from sin, is not enough if they do not see us doing the same. Let us therefore strive to be, first and foremost, a mirror of the believer's character that we wish to see in them.

Guide with wisdom

: The true approach of Rasulullah

s.a.w. He did not

the souls of the

through scolding, ridicule, or nagging. Instead, he drew out the potential within each

person with gentleness and utmost love.

Place our trust in them

: Let us not underestimate the capabilities of the

. If we find that our

still lack certain skills,

them to improve on those abilities. Give them opportunities to contribute, based on their interests and strengths, so that they feel valued.

Pray for our youth

s.a.w. always prayed for the wellbeing of the

people around him. Beyond just strengthening bonds and offering encouragement, our supplications are also a testament to our reliance and belief that Allah s.w.t.