Khutbah: Shaitan
A short khutbah for children about Shaytan, where he came from, how he whispers, and how we seek refuge in Allah from him. For ages 7 to 12.
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What is Khutbah: Shaitan about?
Khutbah: Shaitan is an Islamic video for children aged 7 to 12: a short talk, like the one before the Friday prayer, about Shaytan, where he came from, how he tries to lead people away from Allah, and how we can protect ourselves.
The speaker begins long, long ago. Iblis was a jinn who worshipped Allah and was among the angels. Then Allah told the angels He would place a successor on the earth, and created Adam (AS). He gave Adam a mind, a heart and a soul, and taught him the names of all things. Allah told the angels to prostrate to Adam, and they did, all except Iblis. "I am better than him," he said. "You made me from fire and him from clay." His pride got him thrown out.
Iblis asked Allah for time until the Day of Judgement, and swore to come at Adam's children from every side and lead them astray. Allah told him he would have no power over His true servants.
So what does Shaytan do? He whispers. Play your game for another half an hour. Don't pray. Hide it from your parents. Tell a lie. But we are stronger than him, the speaker says: we have a brain, common sense and a heart that knows right from wrong. And we cannot blame him for what we choose to do.
Whenever a bad thought comes, say "A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim": I seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan, the rejected one. And if you know Ayatul Kursi, recite it.
What your child will learn
- Iblis refused to prostrate to Adam (AS) because of his pride, and was thrown out.
- Shaytan whispers to make us do wrong, but we can choose not to listen.
- We cannot blame Shaytan for what we choose to do.
- When a bad thought comes, we say "A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim".
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:30-34: Allah tells the angels He will place a successor on the earth, teaches Adam (AS) the names, and all the angels prostrate to Adam except Iblis.
- Surah Al-A'raf 7:11-17: Iblis says "I am better than him; You created me from fire and him from clay", is sent out, and vows to come at people from every side.
- Surah Al-Hijr 15:42: Over My servants you will have no authority.
- Surah An-Nahl 16:98: When you recite the Qur'an, seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan, the rejected one.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did Iblis refuse to prostrate to Adam (AS)?
- What kinds of things does Shaytan whisper to us?
- Why can we not blame Shaytan when we do something wrong?
- What can you say when a bad thought comes into your mind?
Words to know
- Khutbah
- A talk given by the imam, especially before the Friday prayer.
- Iblis
- The jinn who refused to prostrate to Adam (AS) and became Shaytan.
- A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim
- I seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan, the rejected one.
- Ayatul Kursi
- The Verse of the Throne, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Khutbah: Shaitan suitable for?
Children aged 7 to 12. It is a short talk of about 6 minutes, told as a story with examples from everyday life.
Does Khutbah: Shaitan have music?
No. It is music-free.
Is Khutbah: Shaitan based on the Qur'an?
Yes. The story of Iblis and Adam (AS) is told in Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Al-A'raf, and seeking refuge from Shaytan is in Surah An-Nahl.
