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This week is the National Suicide Prevention Week of this country.

And it is a topic that I have spoken about before and others have spoken about as well.

Some of you find it awkward, but your awkwardness is not going to stop the rest of us from

preaching and perhaps saving a life. We have to be aware, brothers and sisters, that suicide

is on the rise in a manner that is not just unprecedented, but inexplicable. We don't understand

why. In this country, it is the 12th cause of death of the entire population. In the state of Texas,

the suicide rate has risen over 30%. It is now the 11th cause of death of the entire state.

Think about that. You have cancer, you have sickness, you have this number 11 in this state

is people taking their lives. And the number one demographics, young men, young men in particular,

the number one demographics. In fact, in a certain category of young men, I think from 11 to 20 or

something, it is the second highest cause of death, Subhanallah. Second highest cause. And anybody

who thinks that our community is safe has not understood the reality of our community. Every few

weeks here in Dallas, Agenaza is prayed over one of our own who, for whatever reasons,

and their own life. And brothers and sisters, it is important that as parents, as educators,

as community leaders, we understand the symptoms, the telltale signs, we are monitoring.

When we see a young one, when we see our own son, usually it's a son, sometimes a daughter,

when we see our own loved ones going down this path, it is imperative we educate ourselves

about the symptoms. I have given a whole Khutbah others have given and log on online and check

very briefly. One of the main symptoms is complete withdrawal from society, to change one's moods

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