Moulana Madani Urges Youth to Return to Islamic Values in Friday Sermon
Religious scholar calls on young Muslims to follow the path of Prophet's companions and resist modern distractions
In his Friday sermon this week, Moulana Khawaja Moinuddin Akrami Madani delivered a powerful message to the Muslim youth, urging them to reconnect with their faith and follow the example set by the young companions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Speaking to the congregation, Moulana Madani highlighted how Islam’s early success was largely due to young companions who dedicated their lives to learning and spreading the religion. He mentioned several examples, including Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas, who was only 12 years old at the time of the Prophet’s passing, and Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar, who was just 14 during the Battle of Uhud.
“These young companions gave up everything to sit with the Prophet and learn the teachings of Islam,” Moulana Madani explained. “They faced every difficulty, made every sacrifice, and eventually spread this faith across the world.”
The scholar also referenced the story of the People of the Cave (Ashab-e-Kahf) from the Quran, describing them as young believers who stood firm in their faith despite facing a powerful government that opposed them.
Moulana Madani expressed concern about today’s Muslim youth, stating that many have become influenced by Western and Eastern media. He pointed out how young people are adopting lifestyles, clothing, and behaviors from cultures that do not share Islamic values.
“Our youth are running after things that have no connection to our faith,” he said. “They spend their nights in entertainment, waste their time on inappropriate content, and have become distant from Allah’s remembrance, prayer, and the teachings of Shariah.”
The religious leader questioned how much time young people actually spend learning about their religion compared to the hours they invest in games, entertainment, and other distractions.
Call for Parental Responsibility
Addressing parents and elders in the community, Moulana Madani stressed that they also bear responsibility for guiding the younger generation. He criticized parents who are either too lenient or too afraid to correct their children’s behavior.
“Some parents think, ‘Let the child be, let them do what they want,'” he said. “But children need proper guidance and supervision. When parents fail to provide direction, children go astray.”
He emphasized that children, no matter how old they become, must respect and obey their parents’ authority, as long as the instructions don’t violate Islamic principles.
Concluding his sermon, Moulana Madani called on young Muslims to examine their daily lives from morning to night and assess whether they are living according to Islamic teachings.
“Are you praying your five daily prayers? Are you learning about your religion? Are you spending your time in ways that will benefit you in the afterlife?” he asked.
He reminded the congregation that death can come suddenly, noting the increasing number of people passing away in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.
“These are lessons for us,” Moulana Madani said. “If we don’t learn from these warnings and correct our path, we will face serious consequences in the hereafter.”
The scholar urged youth to dedicate time to learning Islamic knowledge, following the Shariah, and living according to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He concluded with a prayer asking Allah to grant everyone proper understanding of faith and a good ending to their lives.
