This is a great foundation that a child can take with him or her for their future: the beauty and wisdom of Islamic teachings introduced from an early age. A Child’s Gift (Duas, Ahadeeth, Surahs) by Moulana Khalid Ibn Yakub Ibrahim is a wonderful resource in helping to instill such values. This book contains a collection of carefully selected duas (supplications), ahadeeth (teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), and short surahs (chapters of the Quran) for young readers. In this blog, we examine how this book can be used by parents to effectively teach their children about Islam-with the bonus of short, simple explanations and engaging visuals.
Why Islamic Education Matters from a Young Age
Education starts from home in Islam. Exposing them to Islamic teachings from early years of life will always create positive values and behaviors amongst children. When they introduce the children to the sweetness of duas, the value of ahadeeth and the importance of surahs, then they are making them absorb the religion; thus, it becomes possible for them to establish spiritual identity.
A Child’s Gift: An Overview of Duas, Ahadeeth, Surahs
This book by Moulana Khalid Ibn Yakub Ibrahim makes duas-the Prophet’s teachings-and meaningful surahs easy to learn for children. Every element is described in such a manner so as to be very simple for young readers using simple words also colorful illustrations.
This book encourages children to connect with the beauty of Islamic teachings while making it a bonding experience with their parents by creating an inviting and age-appropriate environment for learning.
Important Duas Every Child Should Know
Duas, or supplications, are part and parcel of a Muslim’s life. It is a direct link with Allah. A Child’s Gift has daily duas that are good for children to memorize and say. Through these supplications, children can develop the habit of asking Allah for guidance, comfort, also gratitude.
Simple yet Powerful Duas the book contains simple duas such as:
Reading it before food “Bismillah” or Allah’s name
Reading after food “Alhamdulillah” Glory be to Allah
They are so simple and put a person into the correct habit of making Allah reminded through daily routines.
Awareness of Ahadeeth: What Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Taught
Ahadeeth, sayings and deeds of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, carry lessons that children could comprehend and practice. Moulana Khalid Ibn Yakub Ibrahim has put in selections which speak to benevolence, deference, and good manners-things an Islamic way of life teaches to the full.
Teaching Empathy, Generosity, and Kindness through Ahadeeth
The carefully chosen ahadeeth teach the importance of empathy, patience, and kindness. For example:
“None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”
This hadith teaches the importance of empathy and selflessness as it further emphasizes that showing care for others is an important part of faith.
Such teachings can make a lasting impression on a child’s character and help them maintain a positive outlook on life and relationships.
Short Surahs for Young Hearts: Building a Connection with the Quran
For any Muslim, Quran is his ultimate guide to life; learning the words of these verses would eventually connect kids with the actual words from Allah. Being a series of smaller-sized surahs, the book ‘A Child’s Gift’ is designed as an excellent way to ensure that very young children easily memorize and learn its verses.
Some of the surahs children learn from this book include Surah Al-Fatihah, Surah Al-Ikhlas, and Surah Al-Falaq. These short chapters are full of meaning and often recited during daily prayers, making them a great fit for children.
Learning also understanding these surahs helps children develop a spiritual affinity as well as foundational knowledge within the Quran that would grow along with their lives.
How to make learning Duas, Ahadeeth and Surahs fun for children.
Children learn best when it is interactive or enjoyable learning. Some the techniques that the parents have been advised on are:
1. Utilization of Visual aids and colors.
The vibrant pictures used on A child’s Gift make the little one very sight-involved in the learned material. The parents could make these stick out in their houses as flashcards and posters as well.
Storytelling with Ahadeeth
Connecting ahadeeth with stories makes them so much more memorable. When stories are told about how Prophet ﷺ has always been kind to kids, then the children have this understanding of the significance of kindness.
3. Teach Learning in Daily Activity
When duaas are embedded into daily activities, for example, before eating and before sleeping, children have them memorized naturally as it becomes a rhythm from learning by doing.
Having a Spiritual Routine: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
This is something a parent can take up: setting an example and getting involved in the child’s Islamic education. According to Moulana Khalid Ibn Yakub Ibrahim, there is no substitute for parents in instilling a child’s love for faith.
The children too are inspired towards the same activity as they see their parents performing duas also reading Quran daily. This can help parents instill lifelong habits in their children as they would be shown the importance of duas and ahadeeth.
Scheduling time for Islamic learning
Spending time reading books such as A Child’s Gift to their children helps establish a routine that places value on religious learning. Even short minutes a day on a dua or hadith can create lasting impressions in young hearts.
Using A Child’s Gift as a Starting Point for Lifelong Learning
This book lays down a foundation upon which children may build for life-long learning in Islam. As they mature, the foundations laid down by books like A Child’s Gift can be added to in more developed knowledge of Islam.
Gradual Growth in Faith
Those children who begin to learn about Islam at an early age tend to be deeper in their faith as they mature.
Conclusion: The Worth of Islamic Resources for Children
Books such as A Child’s Gift (Duas, Ahadeeth, Surahs) by Moulana Khalid Ibn Yakub Ibrahim are good. Sources for instructing kids on the religion of Islam in simple. Interesting ways. So long as proper support from the parents or other caretakers is received. Children may readily learn to love their lives through teachings of Islam.
In today’s world with so many distractions, having resources that make Islamic learning enjoyable is invaluable. For parents, this book is not only a tool for religious education but a means of building meaningful connections with their children. Through the beauty of Islamic knowledge.
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