We present to you 10 commandments to help you raise your son. Every father and parent carries the responsibility of raising their children with a righteous upbringing, especially in these times where education has become one of the most complex matters that require a great effort from the educator. In the midst of the world’s openness, it is important to maintain family cohesion and to keep the children from falling into the traps of temptations and desires. Dear father, all you have to do is deeply contemplate these commandments, not superficially, and think about them with a penetrating and thoughtful perspective, so that you can contribute to raising your children.
10 commandments to help you raise your son
- Make your child feel important no matter how young they are, and create a language of meaningful dialogue between you and your child. Allow them the freedom to express their opinions.
- Show your love for your child. They feel and are affected by it. They desire someone to wipe their tears and comfort them. It is not enough to just love them, you must also express these feelings to them so they don’t seek it from others.
- Get angry with them for the sake of Allah, not for yourself or to vent your anger or prove yourself..
- Accept your child as they are. Many people are blessed with children with special needs or disabilities. Accept your child as they are and demonstrate contentment with the decree of Allah. Do not complain about it or make your child feel like you are not satisfied with them. Do not make them feel the pain of their disability. Help them adapt to their life and disability.
- Do not pretend to be perfect and admit your mistakes. You are human and can make mistakes. If you make a mistake with your child, apologize to them.
- Do not be the key to evil for your children and facilitate their access to wrongdoing. Be a barrier to evil and a key to goodness.
- Do not neglect your children while you are alive and fully occupied. Give them some of your time.
- Encourage them to do good deeds by praying for them, praising them, and giving them gifts, as gifts are the key to the heart.
- Raise them on the most important Islamic principles, such as loving Allah, loving the Prophet, putting their love above all else.
- Help them develop and discover their talents and guide them towards the right way to develop those talents.
