Khutbah: Planet Earth
A short khutbah for children by Imam Ajmal Masroor about looking after the Earth, with five simple things every family can do. For ages 4 to 12.
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What is Khutbah: Planet Earth about?
Khutbah: Planet Earth is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 12 in which Imam Ajmal Masroor gives a short talk, like the one before the Friday prayer, about our duty to look after the Earth, the one home we share with animals, birds, insects and fish.
Allah made people caretakers of this world, the imam says, and he gives five things children and families can do.
First, do not waste water. When you make wudu, turn the tap off between washes, and do not leave it running while you take off your socks or talk to a friend. Water is life, and in many parts of Africa and Asia people have no clean water to drink.
Second, use less plastic. Plastic ends up in rivers, oceans and jungles, and fish, birds and animals eat it and are harmed. A cloth bag or a basket does the job.
Third, walk, cycle or use public transport when you can, and use the car less. It cuts pollution, and it makes you fitter.
Fourth, save energy. Switch off lights, chargers and devices when you have finished with them.
Fifth, plant more. If you have no garden, use pots. Plants make the world beautiful, clean the air and give us the oxygen we breathe, and Allah made them.
If we look after the world, the imam says, it will look after us. This should not be a campaign but a daily habit, so that on the Day of Judgement we can answer Allah's questions about how we cared for His world. It is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- Allah made people caretakers of the Earth.
- We should never waste water, even when we make wudu.
- Using less plastic protects fish, birds and animals.
- Saving energy, walking more and planting are ways to care for the world.
- We will be asked on the Day of Judgement how we looked after Allah's world.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:30: Allah told the angels He would place a successor (khalifah) on the earth.
- Surah Al-Anbiya 21:30: We made every living thing from water.
Talk about it afterwards
- What are the five things the imam asks us to do?
- How can you save water when you make wudu?
- Where does plastic go when we throw it away?
- What could our family plant, at home or at school?
Words to know
- Khutbah
- A talk given by the imam, especially before the Friday prayer.
- Wudu
- The washing Muslims do before prayer.
- Khalifah
- A caretaker or successor; Allah made people caretakers of the earth.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Khutbah: Planet Earth suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 12. It is a short talk of about 6 minutes, with simple things children can do at home.
Does Khutbah: Planet Earth have music?
No. It is music-free.
What does Khutbah: Planet Earth teach children?
That Allah made people caretakers of the Earth, and that saving water, using less plastic, walking more, saving energy and planting are part of that duty.
