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Children are a great blessing and a trust from Allah the Exalted. Islam does not view children merely as a source of family joy; rather, it also teaches that they are a significant responsibility for the Hereafter. If a child grows up to be a believer, honest, and devout, then they become a source of goodness for their parents in this world and the Hereafter.
In the Holy Qur'an, Allah the Exalted says, “Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world.” Surah Al-Kahf 18:46
The reward of a righteous child continues.
In Islam, a righteous child is called a sadaqah jariyah, meaning an act whose reward continues even after death.
Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “When a person dies, all his deeds cease, except for three deeds that continue."
”Sadaqah al-jariyah, beneficial knowledge, and a righteous child who prays for them." Sahih Muslim, Hadith number 1631
That is, if a child is righteous—prays, studies the Qur'an, makes supplications, and performs good deeds—then the parents also receive a share of that reward.
Raising a child is a trust.
In Islam, it is not enough to simply raise a child; it is also the parents' responsibility to nurture their faith, character, and morals.
In the Holy Qur'an, Allah says, “O you who believe, protect yourselves and your families from the fire of Hell.” Surah At-Tahrim 66:6
This verse teaches us that teaching our children the teachings of Islam is part of the parents' obligatory duty.
Teaching a child Islam from a young age
A child's heart is very tender. From an early age, we must instill in them a love for Islam.
What will be taught?
- Teaching to love Allah
- “Starting work by saying ”Bismillah."
- Greeting
- Practicing Salat
- Teaching the recitation of the Qur'an
- Speak the truth
- Avoiding falsehood and wrongdoing
- Teaching Dua
Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Command your children to pray at the age of seven.” Sunan Abu Dawud, hadith number 495.
Respecting and loving children
Islam teaches us to honor our children. The Prophet ﷺ was kind, loving, and gentle toward children.
Once the Prophet ﷺ was kissing his grandchildren. A companion said, “I have ten children, but I have never kissed any of them.” Then the Prophet ﷺ said—
“Whoever does not show mercy will not be shown mercy.” Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith number 5997
This indicates that one should treat children not with harshness, but with kindness, respect, and love.
Parents' responsibilities in front of their children
Children learn most by observing their parents. Therefore, parents must first get their own conduct in order.
- Praying Salat in front of children
- Reciting the Qur'an
- Don't lie
- Good behavior
- Surviving Haram
Because children learn more from actions than from words.
Quranic Prayers for Children
1. Prayer for a righteous child
My Lord, grant me one of the righteous.
Pronunciation: Rabbī ḥabli minā salāḥīn
Meaning: "My Lord, grant me a righteous child." - Surah As-Saffat 37:100
2. Dua for making children perform Salat
My Lord, make me one who establishes prayer, and from my offspring as well, O our Lord, and accept my supplication.
Pronunciation: Rabbij alni muqimass-salaati wa min zurriyati rabbana wa taqabbal du'ai
Meaning: ‘My Lord, make me and my children people who establish prayer. Our Lord, accept my supplication.’ Surah Ibrahim 14:40
3. A very beautiful prayer in the Holy Quran, made for family, children, and a righteous life partner.
Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and offspring the comfort of our eyes, and make us an example for the righteous.
Pronunciation: Rabbana hab lana min awzajina wa zurriyatinā qurrata a'yūn, wa ʾj'alna lil-muttaqīna imāma
And say, "Our Lord, grant that our wives and children be a comfort to our eyes, and make us an example for the righteous." (Surah Al-Furqan 25:74)
In this prayer, a believer asks Allah for a righteous family, righteous children, and a life of piety.
Hadith prayers for children
Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to pray for Hasan and Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them).
I seek refuge for you both in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every harmful creature, and from every envious eye.
Pronunciation: I seek refuge in the perfect word of Allah from every devil and every harmful thing, and from every envious eye.হ
“I seek refuge for you in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, poisonous creature, and evil eye.” Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith number 3371
The Status of Female Children in Islam
Islam does not consider a daughter to be an insult or a burden. Rather, Islam has granted daughters honor, love, security, and the good news of Paradise. Islam came to a society where people were ashamed when a daughter was born and many buried them alive. Islam abolished that dark practice and established the dignity of daughters.
About female children in the Quran
In the Holy Qur'an, Allah, the Exalted, says: “To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He gives daughters to whom He wills and gives sons to whom He wills.” Surah Ash-Shura 42:49
This verse indicates that a daughter is a special gift and blessing from Allah.
Islam has ended the cruelty of the Jahiliyyah era.
Before Islam, in Arab society, the birth of a daughter was considered a disgrace. Islam came and strictly forbade this injustice.
In the Holy Qur'an, Allah says: “When the buried female child is asked, for what crime was she killed?” Surah At-Takwir 81:8-9
This verse is strong proof of Islam's compassion and respect for daughters.
The virtues of raising a daughter
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was extremely kind to his daughters. He respected them, loved them, and encouraged their proper upbringing.
He said, “Whoever raises two daughters with care until they come of age, he will be with me like this on the Day of Judgment.”
Then the Prophet ﷺ joined his two fingers. Sahih Muslim, hadith number 2631.
A daughter can be a reason for paradise.
Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever has three daughters and patiently raises them, feeds them, clothes them, and shows them mercy, they will be a shield for him against the Fire.” Sunan Ibn Majah, hadith number 3669.
In another account, the same good news was also reported regarding the two daughters.
The Prophet ﷺ honored his daughters.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ held his daughter Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) in the highest esteem. When Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) arrived, the Prophet ﷺ would stand, welcome her, and seat her in his own place. Sunan Abu Dawud, hadith number 5217.
It teaches us that honoring women is a Sunnah.
A daughter is a trust from Allah.
It is not part of Islamic teaching to consider a daughter weak or a burden. Rather, it is the parents' responsibility to love her, teach her about the faith, provide her with security, and raise her with respect.
- Teach them the prayer.
- Teach the Quran
- Teach self-respect
- Give kindness and love.
- Help build an Islamic character.
Remember briefly
Islam to a daughter
- Allah's grace has said
- He said the reason for paradise.
- Taught respect and kindness.
- They have made their proper upbringing a great act of virtue.
Therefore, it is an important responsibility of Muslim parents to love, respect, and raise their daughter in the path of Islam.
In Islam, children are not just worldly happiness but an investment for the Hereafter. Therefore, children's…
- Teach faith
- Teach me how to make salad.
- Teach the Quran
- Raise with love and respect.
- Pray for them regularly.
A righteous child is a source of peace in this world for the parents and a continuous source of reward in the Hereafter.