How to Raise a Child Muslim
This article will teach you how to raise your child to be a Muslim. This article assumes that you are a Muslim, looking for the best ways to teach your child the faith. As a parent, it is your duty to teach your child the 5 pillars as well as enrich her life with a love of knowledge and a deep understanding of the Qur'an.
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Instructions
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Read the Qur'an to your child when she is still a baby. Reciting Surah Al-fatihah consistently will embed the chapter in her mind from a very young age. Read to her the Arabic as well as the English. This will allow her to begin learning the necessary Arabic she will need while making Salat.
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Be sure you make Salat when your child is present. A child's curious nature will invite him to imitate your prostrations, as well imitate the Arabic prayers which you recite during the Salat.
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Be consistent. Talk to her about Islam and Zakat and discuss Haram and Halal.
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Teach her about the Prophet Mohammad and about his struggles in the early stages of Islam.
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Have patience, you will succeed. Insha'allah.
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Tips & Warnings
The Qur'an is the best tool you have, so use it often. Surah Al-Fatihah and Surah Al-Baqara are great chapters to read to him.
