FOREWORD

PARENTING: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE “There is no gift that a father gives his child more virtuous than good manners.” (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 1952) Another tradition in this regard is as follows: “Anas ibn Malik narrated that the Prophet of Islam said, “Treat your children well and teach them good manners.” (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith No. 3671). These traditions emphasize treating children well while focusing on instilling good manners in them. Here, good manners encompasses training in life management. This means teaching children to live in the world to become an asset rather than a liability to their family and society. To prepare children for a better life, we must prepare them in their formative years at home. The personality formed during this period becomes deeply ingrained within a person. Parents must realize that mistakes made in their child’s upbringing during this phase cannot be easily compensated for in the future. While corrective measures may be possible under exceptional circumstances involving shocking experiences that can become a turning point for him, such instances are rare when such experiences cause a positive revolution in a person. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize providing a nurturing and balanced upbringing during the child’s formative years.