Khutbah: Being Kind
A short khutbah for children about kindness, from the Prophet's ﷺ example to kind words, animals and the earth, for children aged 7 to 12.
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What is Khutbah: Being Kind about?
Khutbah: Being Kind is an Islamic video for children aged 7 to 12: a short sermon, like the one before the Friday prayer, about kindness and why it is at the heart of what Islam teaches.
The khutbah begins with the words Allah uses in the Qur'an for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: a mercy to the whole universe. The Prophet ﷺ was so kind that even people who disliked his message were won over by his character. The speaker tells a popular story, not found in the hadith books, of an old woman who was leaving Makkah to get away from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and of the young man who carried her bags, listened to her complaints and never said a word against her, until she asked his name.
From there, the khutbah turns to everyday life. Being kind means no hurtful words, no swearing and no hitting. It means being kind to parents, neighbours, friends, animals and plants, picking up litter and helping people in trouble. A kind word, a warm look, or simply asking someone how they are can be a charity. And if we are kind to people on earth, the One in the heavens will be merciful to us.
It ends by reminding children that every breath they take is a gift of Allah's kindness, and that their own kindness should have no limits. It is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- The Prophet ﷺ was sent as a mercy to all the worlds.
- A kind word is a charity.
- Kindness includes people, animals, plants and the earth.
- If we are kind to others, Allah will be kind to us.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Anbiya 21:107: We have not sent you except as a mercy to all the worlds.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 2989: A good word is charity.
- Jami at-Tirmidhi 1924: Be merciful to those on earth, and the One in the heavens will be merciful to you.
Talk about it afterwards
- How did the Prophet ﷺ win people's hearts?
- What kind words could you say to someone today?
- How can we be kind to animals and to the earth?
- Why do you think kindness changes how people feel about us?
Words to know
- Khutbah
- A talk given by the imam, especially before the Friday prayer.
- Sadaqah
- Charity; any good act done for the sake of Allah, even a kind word.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Khutbah: Being Kind suitable for?
Children aged 7 to 12. It is a short talk of about 7 minutes, in simple language.
What does Khutbah: Being Kind teach children?
That kindness is central to Islam. The Prophet ﷺ was a mercy to all the worlds, a kind word is a charity, and we should be kind to people, animals and the earth.
