Spirit of Islam · THE WORD OF GOD

THE WORD OF GOD

Spirit of Islam, Jul-Aug 2024, p. 49

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.

about others is a futile use of their time. Embracing positive thinking while guarding against negative thoughts is crucial. The most important thing is that parents must instill duty-consciousness rather than rightconsciousness in their children. How can we cultivate religious environment at home? One way of cultivating a religious environment at home is to read out portions of the Quran, Hadith books and other religious books at home. Merely reciting is not enough. It is very important to cultivate a conducive religious atmosphere at home. The same atmosphere described in the scriptures should prevail before and after reading the book. Creating a genuinely religious home requires sincerity. Conversations should revolve around reading the Quran, reflections on it should be shared, suggestions as to how to apply the principles in our lives in our lives discussed, prioritizing it over worldly and materialistic matters. Please shed some light on the upbringing of girls. Regarding the upbringing of girls, there is a Hadith: “Whoever has three daughters, and he is patient with them, gives them a good upbringing, treats them well, he becomes deserving of Paradise.” (Sunan Abu Dawud) It is common for some individuals to devalue daughters when there are no sons in their household. However, this Hadith refutes such a mindset. Whether a father has sons or daughters, he is responsible for providing them with the best education, instilling in them a strong work ethic and skills to build a prosperous future for themselves. Many fathers prioritize material comforts for their children, striving to accumulate wealth for them. However, this approach is flawed. The greatest gift a father can give his children is education and good manners, not material things. Education, correct upbringing of girls especially is of utmost importance, as they make up half the population and are responsible for raising the other half. What is the greatest guarantee for children’s progress? The greatest guarantee for children’s progress lies in cultivating a realistic approach and a positive spirit of action within them. Parents must make their children aware of the realities of life. They must make their children realize that it is better to live in this world as giver members of the society. For if you offer something of value to the world, it will be compelled to provide you with work opportunities. Parents, through their actions, must show their children that actual progress

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