LAST WORD

PARENTING: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE realize that there are no limits to the humanly possible in this world of God. Having had an undistinguished start in life should never, therefore, be a cause for despair. The ordinary circumstances of life are the stepping stones to success. Actual progress is achieved through diligence and hard work; progress bestowed by others is not genuine progress. Parents must make their children understand that to succeed in this world of God; one must be like the tree that forces its way up through the undergrowth to take its place in the sun. One must make himself deserving. One must first know oneself and one’s circumstances and channel his energies properly so others cannot fail to recognize his value. In this way, the most valuable legacy parents can bestow upon their children is education and training them to trust their hard work, avoid conflicts, be content with their rightful share, embrace realism instead of indulging in fantasies, and understand that moral inheritance surpasses material wealth. Those who receive such education and upbringing within their homes will likely exhibit similar societal behaviour. They will actively promote goodness, overlook unfavourable situations, and sincerely appreciate positive attributes in others. Such individuals will become positive contributors to society and the nation.