How to raise children in Islam | Raising Muslim Children

Children are the best blessing given by Allah, if they can be adorned with the ornaments of religious education. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, ‘When a person dies, all his deeds cease except three: one. Chhadkaye Zaria. Two. Religious education, by which he has benefited. Three. A good child who prays for him. '(Muslim: 1831)

How to raise children

Narrated from Hazrat Jabir bin Samura (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "It is better for a man to teach his son manners (religious education) than to have given a Sa' in charity." (Tirmidhi: 1951).

Some etiquette of child rearing

The child should not be intimidated, as it weakens the child mentally. Feeding or giving milk at certain times of the day makes the baby healthy and strong. Pay attention to your clothes while breastfeeding. Don't keep boys' hair too long. When children learn to speak, teach them Kalima. In the case of a girl too, do not provide them with ornaments before becoming an adult. Donating food, clothes, money, etc. to the poor and helpless through the hands of children, so that their habit of generosity develops from an early age. Even in the case of distributing food etc. among the other siblings of the child, let the child  distribute food, in this way he will learn generosity. Boys should be attracted to white clothes. It will help to create aversion to colorful and rude clothing. Do not to accustom the child to more expensive clothes, so that he is protected from the scourge of arrogance. Not fulfilling all their desires. Otherwise, they will have to suffer a lot in the next life. Do not speak loudly in front of them. Especially girls need to be more aware of this. Keeping the child away from non-school-going children. Creating hatred about some bad habits in the child. Such as — anger, lies, greed, envy, theft, rebuke, envy, unreasonable talk, laughing at words, cheating, not considering good and bad words.

Teach them of going to bed early at night and waking up very early in the morning. When the child is seven years old, he should be accustomed to prayers. When a child reaches the age of 10, he should be punished for neglecting prayers. If the child is fit to go to school, he should be taught the Qur'an. It is the duty of Muslims to select good and religious teachers to teach their children. Never show leniency in going to school or maktab. Occasionally tell them the advice and histories of the Prophet and Islam. At least once a day, everyone in the family should be told about the goods of performing good deed, so that they become interested in being good souls.

They should be kept refrain from pornographic or vulgar books. On the contrary, one should be encouraged to read only books on religion and science. After returning from school, he should be given the opportunity to play for a while. However, parents must be aware of whether the game is sinless or not. The child cannot be unnecessarily overworked. Children should not be given toys or pictures of animals as toys. It is better to keep them away from mobile phones or tabs. Because their young brain is not tolerant to the effects of radiation. The child should be taught some essential skills and techniques that he can use in special needs and in times of danger. The child should be accustomed to doing his own work so that he does not become dependent. Encourage your child to do good deeds. Give some rewards if possible. The child should be given some hard work from time to time, it will keep him healthy, he will be brave and laziness will go away. Teach the child to walk with humility.

Occasionally give the child some money so that he can spend as he pleases. But do not let them buy anything without the parents' knowledge. Sunnat needs to be practiced in every walk of life. Sometimes you need to be strict with the child as well if needed.

The child should not be allowed to stay out of the house at night. Boys and girls should not be accustomed to sleeping in the same bed. When the boy is on the verge of becoming an adult, let him sleep in a bed completely separate from his mother and sisters.