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| Ramadan Parenting Challenge 2014 |
In every society, good manner was
considered to be compulsory. But if you look around you now, people are being praised
for being ill-mannered and rude. It is considered as original and you are
applauded for your individuality. This is so far from Islam.
A Muslim’s duty to people is to
have good manners. Prophet Muhammad (s) said, “The best among you are the best
in character (having good manners).” ('Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated in Bukhari 73:61) Islam places
high priority on treating others well. There are numerous ahadeeth that instructs us to treat our parents, neighbours,
elderly, young ones, with courtesy and to be considerate of others.
With so much bad influence around,
you must be careful that your children don’t follow them. You must teach good
manners. Children need to be taught such things as to wait their turn and not
push in front of someone.
Good speech is part of good manners.
Abu Darda reported that the Prophet (s) said, “Nothing will be heavier on the
Day of Resurrection in the scale of the believer than good manners. Allah hates
one who utters foul or coarse language.” (Tirmidhi)
Teach your children to speak
politely not harshly as Luqman the Wise taught his son: And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your
voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the braying of the asses.
(Qur’an 31:19) It seems that in today’s society, people think that to be heard
they have to be loud.
Abu Huraira reported that the
Prophet (s) was asked about the deed which will be foremost in causing a man to
enter Jannah. He replied, “Fear of
Allah and the good conduct.” Then he was asked about that thing which will
admit a man to Hell the most and he (s) answered, “The tongue and the private
part.” (Tirmidhi)
Challenge for today is to:
- Teach your children to be polite and considerate of others.
- Teach your children to lower their voices and speak politely.
Do these and continue for the
remaining of Ramadan.
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