* Fostering the spirit of Islamic brotherhood among children...

* Fostering the spirit of Islamic brotherhood among children and expanding their knowledge of the Muslim Ummah (Nation) and its affairs, its past history and the present situation. At present time it is necessary to caution children against the enemies of Islam and their gullible plots to’ deceive and enslave unsuspecting Muslim peoples. Practical examples can be provided from current events and the recent colonial past.

* The lofty concept of repentance and being generous to a fault should be nurtured in the children. Teaching them to forgive others and offer apologies for faults of their own removes many ill feelings and promotes goodwill in society. Ways of seeking Allah’s forgiveness and desisting from repeating a blunder should be encouraged. Of-course parents have the right to use coercion to reform children but the punishment should be used as a last resort.

* Instructing children in hygiene and cleanliness, so they take proper care of their boy, clothes and appearance. A saying from the Prophet says: “Cleanliness is part of faith “.(1)  * Children should be encouraged to take to sports and invest their free time in constructive activities. Islam lays stress on physical training. * Both males and females should be instructed in their respective spheres.

For nature and physique have created them as perfect foils to each other with different responsibilities in life. * Guiding them to keep away from bad habits which eventually ruin both body and spirit. A novel example is a Western society in which children grow up in violence and moral decadence, reading and watching fiction comic characters. No wonder today the godless societies of Europe and America are inflicted with dangerous diseases and social breakdown.

We earnestly hope our humble efforts to spotlight the importance of Islamic Education will inspire Muslim parents and children to rally to Allah’s path. We seek guidance from the holy Qur’an and implore Allah to guide us on the glorious path of the and his infallible Household (PBHTH All), Ameen. The testifying of the Oneness of Almighty Allah and the prophethood of the Holy (PBUH).

NOTE: __________________________ Bihar-al-Anwar, Vol.59, P.291 Leave a Comment Leave a Comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.