One of the most things that all parents would love to build in their kids is iman. And generally with kids, it is usually very important to focus on the building love/closeness to Allah part of building Iman (Targheeb).
But I also think, and even with kids there has to be an element of instilling 'fear' of doing something wrong and also fear of upsetting Allah (Tarheeb). This is why Allah says:
O Prophet, indeed We have sent you as a witness (Shahid) and a bringer of good tidings (Basheer) and a warner (Nazeer). [Al-Ahzab 33:45-46].
InshAllah, we will start the series on the book 'Iman first' which discusses the practical steps of building Iman where the author explains that one of the first steps in awakening the heart and reviving its link with Allah is to establish 'fear of Allah in the heart'. Have a quick peek at the series intro here:
https://themuslimchild.blogspot.com/2020/04/how-to-strengthen-and-build-your-iman.html
There are many things involved in doing this but one of the main aspects is building and strengthening the belief in the 'Day of Judgement'.
That is why many verses combine belief in Allah with belief in the Day of Judgement so that we can remember that there will be a day that we will be accountable for our actions.
That is why the 30th Juz' of the Quran where many surahs where revealed in the first years of Islam talks about the Day of Judgement and the scary things that will happen on that Day.
So inshAllah, my intention is to start teaching my kids about the main elements of the Day of Judgement as mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah. As we know belief in the Day of Judgement is a pillar of Iman and also means that you become one of those who believe in 'alghaib.'
So inshAllah the intention here is to increase your kids' Iman but you have to use your judgement about how much/little your kids can handle at each stage.
So what are the main topics to be covered in the belief of the Day of Judgement.
1. Death and the important things that people will be asked about.
2. The changes in the universe that will happen on the Day of Judgement.
3. The Prophet SAWS's role on the Day.
4. The Sirat
5. The Mizan
6. Descriptions of Al Jannah
7. Descriptions of al Nar.
But I also think, and even with kids there has to be an element of instilling 'fear' of doing something wrong and also fear of upsetting Allah (Tarheeb). This is why Allah says:
O Prophet, indeed We have sent you as a witness (Shahid) and a bringer of good tidings (Basheer) and a warner (Nazeer). [Al-Ahzab 33:45-46].
InshAllah, we will start the series on the book 'Iman first' which discusses the practical steps of building Iman where the author explains that one of the first steps in awakening the heart and reviving its link with Allah is to establish 'fear of Allah in the heart'. Have a quick peek at the series intro here:
https://themuslimchild.blogspot.com/2020/04/how-to-strengthen-and-build-your-iman.html
There are many things involved in doing this but one of the main aspects is building and strengthening the belief in the 'Day of Judgement'.
That is why many verses combine belief in Allah with belief in the Day of Judgement so that we can remember that there will be a day that we will be accountable for our actions.
That is why the 30th Juz' of the Quran where many surahs where revealed in the first years of Islam talks about the Day of Judgement and the scary things that will happen on that Day.
So inshAllah, my intention is to start teaching my kids about the main elements of the Day of Judgement as mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah. As we know belief in the Day of Judgement is a pillar of Iman and also means that you become one of those who believe in 'alghaib.'
So inshAllah the intention here is to increase your kids' Iman but you have to use your judgement about how much/little your kids can handle at each stage.
So what are the main topics to be covered in the belief of the Day of Judgement.
1. Death and the important things that people will be asked about.
2. The changes in the universe that will happen on the Day of Judgement.
3. The Prophet SAWS's role on the Day.
4. The Sirat
5. The Mizan
6. Descriptions of Al Jannah
7. Descriptions of al Nar.
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