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5 IMPORTANCE OF ISLAMIC UPBRINGING

5 IMPORTANCE OF ISLAMIC UPBRINGING

Children are gifts from Allah Subhanhoo Wata’ala. “He gives to some and withholds from others.” The importance of having children and raising them in accordance with the Qur’an and the hadith of the Prophet (ﷺ) cannot be minimized. It is an obligation upon every Muslim parent to teach their children the deen of Al-Islam in early childhood.

A child’s early years are the foundation for their future development, providing a solid base for lifelong learning and learning abilities, including cognitive and social development. Well-established research continues to emphasize the importance of early childhood education as an essential building block of a child’s future success.

Home is the first institution of learning for children. Islamic upbringing in early childhood would determine the type of life a child lives. It is the role of all Muslim parents to endeavor to raise and educate their children in a way that pleases Allah Subhanhoo Wata’ala. The earlier children are shown the right path the easier it would be for them stick to it without going astray.

These are the importance of Islamic upbringing;

IT LAYS A SOLID ISLAMIC FOUNDATION

This is how they become familiar with the basis of Islam. Introducing and demonstrating the fundamentals of Islam like salah, almsgiving, declaration of faith, etc. would be a long-lasting guide for them and build their faith. This would enhance them to practice the deen with ease when they are mature and capable of making decisions themselves. It would also enhance them to start their lives in connection with Allah and with the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ).

IT ENHANCES GOOD CHARACTER

The character of the Prophet (ﷺ) was an example of a good character. He was the epitome of kindness, humbleness, gentleness, truthfulness, sincerity, generosity, etc. He was kind to the believers and the unbelievers; he taught us how to love and care for animals. He was divinely guided on every matter. We are obliged to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), and we owe our children the responsibility to teach them the seerah (life) of the Prophet (ﷺ).

۞ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِٱلْعَدْلِ وَٱلْإِحْسَـٰنِ وَإِيتَآئِ ذِى ٱلْقُرْبَىٰ وَيَنْهَىٰ عَنِ ٱلْفَحْشَآءِ وَٱلْمُنكَرِ وَٱلْبَغْىِ ۚ يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ ٩٠

Allah enjoins to do justice and to adopt good behavior and to give relatives (their due rights), and forbids shameful acts, evil deeds and oppressive attitude. He exhorts you, so that you may be mindful. (16:90)

It is the duty of all believers to be of good conduct and to implement it in front of our children so that they can learn and do the same. Teaching and showing them good character brightens their future.

IT BECOMES A GUIDE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES

 The principle of Islam as a religion is to know the one God, worship Him, and live for Him. Our existence in this present life is not what we own; Allah Subhanhoo Wata’ala owns us and determines our existence. Islam answers all questions we have in every aspect of our lives, including guidance. Teaching our children the religion of Islam would constantly guide them as they grow and eventually be what they rely on in life.

وَٱلَّذِينَ جَـٰهَدُوا۟ فِينَا لَنَهْدِيَنَّهُمْ سُبُلَنَا ۚ وَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَمَعَ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ ٦٩

As for those who strive in Our way, We will certainly take them onto Our paths, and indeed Allah is with those who are good in deeds. (29:69)

IT BUILDS GOODNESS THAT REACHES FUTURE GENERATIONS

As we would all return to Allah, getting to see our descendants is one of Allah’s blessings, and it is determined by Him. Some would receive this blessing, and others wouldn’t live to see it. Allah has decreed everything. If we bring up our children to know Allah, their children will earn the benefit, too; as we set good examples for our children, so do they for their offspring. We should try to reflect on the effect of the goodness.

 This becomes a continuous goodness and a reward for us while we are still alive and when we have returned to Allah. “Whoever calls others to guidance will have a reward like that of those who follow it, without that detracting from their reward in the slightest. And whoever calls others to misguidance will have a burden of sin like that of those who follow it, without it detracting from their burden in the slightest.” Narrated by Muslim 2674. This is not only the reward for future generations but also for everyone who benefits from it.

THE REWARD OF THE SEVEN UNDER THE SHADE OF ALLAH

It was reported from Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “There are seven whom Allah will shade with His shade on the day when there will be no shade except His: the just ruler; a young man who grows up worshipping his Lord; a man whose heart is attached to the mosque; two men who are called by a woman of rank and beauty and says ‘I fear Allah’; a man who gives in charity and conceals it to such an extent that his left-hand does not know what his right hand gives; and a man who remembers Allah when he is alone, and his eyes fill up.” (Agreed upon, narrated by Al-Bukhari, Number 620; Muslim Number 1712)

Which day is the most terrifying than the day we all stand in front of Allah Subhanhoo Wata’ala waiting to be judged? Saving ourselves and our children from the suffering of this day should be our utmost goal in life. Our children would be among those shaded by Allah because we raised them to know Allah Subhanhoo Wata’ala and they grew up worshipping Him. Our efforts would be blessed and rewarded in this present life and the next life.

We should all strive to set good example for our children. We should show them how to live according to the divine will and sincerely make supplication for righteous children. We should put in our efforts, dedicate time to educate them and be constant in achieving that. We should also seek adequate Islamic knowledge, it is mandatory upon every Muslim, and it would help us to educate them. Islamic upbringing is the best gift parents can give to their offspring.

 

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