Some parents today don’t want to get too close to their children because they fear that their children will not respect them if there is a lot of familiarity between them and their children. Such parents assume that their children
Category: Parenting
You will all agree with me that each child has a right when he or she is born into this world. However, every child has a duty towards their parents. The Prophet Muhammad (Salalahu Alaihi Wasalam) taught us that paradise
Parents have a significant role of conveying knowledge to the bright and young Muslim minds that have incredible potential for learning and retaining information. Reading to your child is an enjoyable experience for both you and the child. There are
As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher because educations starts at home. When parents and family members are involved in the school life of their children, the child do better because of the support he
Parenting is one of the most difficult and complicated responsibilities in life. Islam lays a lot of emphasis on parenting. In the Islamic view, the duty of a parent starts even before one brings a child into this world. It
Today, some of the major problems in homes are as a result of the lack of communication between children and their parents. About 75 per cent of the world’s children know little or nothing about what is happening in the daily lives of their
A balanced and holistic education is paramount to ensuring that our kids grow up graciously as strong believers of Allah SwT who love learning about Allah and the teachings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Parents should strive
Teaching children about Islam is the key to understanding the world, its history and the way things are today. Teaching your child Islam is not a choice but your duty. You as a parent should always have it in your
We all need the approval of others; we want to be seen in a positive light and to be considered good and promising. For some people, this is a very strong need and they are constantly seeking approval from others.
Parents who have not experienced their kids talking back at them should establish the following five ways to prevent this from happening. It is better for you to prevent your kids from behaving this way towards you. You should first
Whenever we see our parents doing something wrong, either engaging in arguments or highly prohibited things in Islam, we feel uncomfortable and may want to stop them from engaging in such deeds. For many however, there are few questions that
For a Muslim parent, shouting and yelling can be a very bad example especially as children learn about Islam from watching their parents. The little ones get scared of their parents when they yell at them. This could create a
The issue of obesity in our world today has become very alarming and it’s something many families are struggling with. Parents should do their best in ensuring their children adopt the best health and lifestyles possible. Our beloved prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi
Parents sometimes use certain parenting strategies without considering their effectiveness. Muslim parents have to reflect on their parenting and evaluate whether they are productive or not, so as to make sure that they are raising strong members of the next
Islam is a religion of truth and moderation with neither exaggeration nor negligence. Islam therefore does not completely prevent hitting of kids nor consider it insignificant in the upbringing of a child. The human soul rather needs this method, especially
Unity, peace and obedience are essential in every family between children and their parents. In Islam, showing obedience to parents is the fastest way of earning blessings from them and from Allah. Obeying parents is a direct commandment of Allah.
