Children are a blessing bestowed
on us by God. Although a blessing they are also a test as stated in the Holy
Quran;
"And know that your
possessions and your children are but a trial (fitnah) and that surely with
Allah is a mighty reward." [Surah 8 (al-Anfal), verse 28]
The prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
showed great kindness to children. In one narration Abu Hurayrah (ra) said “The
prophet (pbuh) kissed Al-Hasan once while Al-Aqra’ Ibn Haabis was sitting with
him, so Al Aqra’ said ‘I have ten children; never did I kiss any of them.’ The
prophet (pbuh) therefore looked at him and said ‘Allah will not be merciful
with the one who is not merciful to other.’ [Al-Bukhaari].
These days people are too busy
with worldly affairs which as a result stop them from spending time with their
children, playing with them and showing love and compassion to them. Children hold a special status in the Islamic
community and therefore require our attention and care. Our children will grow
up to form the next generation so it is our responsibility to bring them up in
accordance with Islamic teachings, to spend time with them, to teach them
manners and most of all to let them feel that love and care which we hold for
them so dearly.
This blessed month of Ramadan we are in is the perfect time
for us to make changes in our lives, why not start by giving your child a hug
and a kiss, let them feel the love you have for them. One of the best things we
can do for ourselves is to leave behind a pious once we die.
Abu Hurayrah (ra) reported that the
prophet (pbuh) said: "When a
human being dies, all of his deeds are terminated except for three types: an
ongoing sadaqah, a knowledge (of Islam) from which others benefit, and a
righteous child who makes du'aa for him." [Muslim and others].
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