05/03/2025
Teaching our youth starts with us at home. Their Islam, their submission to Allah, will be a result of first Allah’s Mercy, then our prayers, our level of commitment to Islam, and our example. We must be the shepherd for our families and lead by example, just as the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is an example for us.
I say by Allah’s Mercy because, as parents, we also need to understand that guidance is in the Hands of Allah. We are simply here to pass the message through our actions, example, and love to our children. Ultimately it is Allah that guides. Given the current state we are in, we have a unique opportunity to be, more than ever, that example for them, to be the leader, teacher, and nurturer our children need and deserve.
As Allah says in the Quran:
“There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern or example.”
(Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:21)
Just like we have a beautiful example and role model in our Messenger, we should also be an excellent role model for our children. Therefore, it is important to start with our own selves above all else.
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