Five Things You Need To Do Muslim To Guide Children
Being a good parent is no easy task. From the moment of birth onwards you are entirely responsible for the physical, mental and emotional well-being and upbringing of another human being. As Muslim parents, this responsibility is even greater because your biggest duty is to ensure that you inculcate a solid understanding and practice of Islam into the next generation. The importance of this is illustrated in the story of Prophet Ya’qub (peace be upon him) who even upon his deathbed was solely concerned with how his sons would worship after his passing: “And Ibrahim instructed his sons [to do the same] and [so did] Ya’qub, [saying], “O my sons, indeed Allah has chosen for you this religion, so do not die except while you are Muslims”. (Quran, 2:132) To preserve Islam in our children, there are five guiding factors that as parents we should follow: #1 Make Du’a A parent’s du’a for his or her child is one that is never left unanswered. It is the most powerful means by which y...