English book · Islamic Parenting: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential

It is Necessary to Let Go of Certain Things

English book, p. 18

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

PARENTING: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE to this principle, while the rich must reduce their luxuries and comforts. Sacrificing less essential aspects and favouring more important ones is a universal obligation. There is no distinction between individuals in this regard. However, people seem to have forgotten this crucial principle regarding religion and faith. In this realm, everyone finds themselves in the same state described in the Bible: “God’s house is in ruins because each of you is running towards his own house.” (Haggai 1:9) People often prioritize the matters within their homes. They leave behind what they perceive as less important and focus on what they consider more important. However, when it comes to religious and communal matters, they tend to disregard the distinction between the important and the less important. They follow their preferences in these areas, even if it means neglecting what is truly important and getting caught up in trivial matters.

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