Family and upbringing

Raising children: faith, worship, Qur'an and character

A path that helps parents build meanings before many facts, combining example, daily worship and calm review, taking into account the child's readiness and understanding, not merely his age.

Linked guidance

How do I teach my child without turning upbringing into slogans?

We distinguish between the Shari'ah ruling, the scholar's guidance and practical educational advice.

A Shari'ah ruling

What has a command or prohibition established

Such as commanding the children to pray at the age the Sunnah specified; the ruling is mentioned with its source.

Scholarly guidance

The guidance of the people of knowledge

Gentleness, example, teaching character, prayer and tawhid, and patience in upbringing.

Practical guidance

An applied means

A home schedule, a review method or choosing a suitable time; presented as a useful means, not as a Shari'ah ruling.

Gradual according to understanding

Four flexible educational stages

The meanings are not tied to a rigid age; the child moves when his understanding and readiness appear, and two stages may combine at one time.

01
The foundation

I know my Lord and my religion

Introducing the child to Allah and His blessings, love of the Prophet ﷺ, short surahs and daily adhkar, with an example he sees at home.

02
Practice

I learn worship

Wudu', prayer, adhkar and the manners of the day, by repeated practice and calm correction until the habit settles with understanding.

03
Understanding

I understand faith and tawhid

Explaining the great meanings in language suited to his understanding: tawhid, the pillars of faith, the meaning of worship, and why we follow the Prophet ﷺ.

04
Responsibility

I carry the trust of action

Watchfulness of Allah, truthfulness, companionship, time, the internet and people's rights; with a dialogue that links the ruling with its effect on the heart and conduct.

The family council

A short regular meeting that links knowledge to action

Choose one meaning, read its evidence, ask a question that opens understanding, then agree on a practical application and a calm review at the next meeting.

1. An authentic text

A verse or established hadith in a small amount.

2. A clear meaning

Explain what is meant in few words.

3. Participation

Let the child express, ask and restate the meaning.

4. Application

A character trait or act of worship that can be observed during the week.

New source-linked issues

Family and children: from the daily question to the evidence

New materials linked to their original sources, with a direct move to the issue instead of general cards.

The 'aqiqah for the newborn

Its ruling, its time and what is slaughtered for a male and female.

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Conditions of the 'aqiqah

The time, age, distribution and delaying it beyond the seventh day.

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When is the newborn named?

Naming on the day of birth or the seventh day, from the source.

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Maintenance of parents

When it is binding on the children according to need and ability.

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Who are the relatives?

Defining the relative and the difference between kinship and in-law relationship.

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Maintenance of the wife and children

Maintenance in a reasonable manner considering ability and situation.

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