Often times, parents do not realize the need to raise kids with a higher I.Q or with a mind that can decipher signs to make a worthwhile meaning out of it. While, most parents are willing to make their children an example for others- enthusiastically making an effort to teach their children whatever they know. This article will look at ways through which parents can raise their child’s I.Q level.
Umm Waraqah (ra) was a rich woman having a prestigious lineage. Instead of losing herself in the worldly pleasures she busied herself in studying, understanding, reflecting on and memorising the Quran. The Quran was the main focus of her life, by which she lived till her end.
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“Parents should engage them (children) in things that interest them the most.” Wael Ibrahim, an Islamic speaker, founder & Chairman of Serving Islam Team in Hong Kong. Professional trainer and a certified Master Life Coach. Listen to the audio interview on our website.
When Allah (swt) provides us with a dozen doors, and we have to turn the knob of only one then how can this laborious task become easier without a peek at the future? The Holy Prophet (sa) bestowed his Ummah with an ideal treasure that is enormously better than future prediction known as Salat-ul-Istikhara.
Umm Sulaym (ra) was a truthful woman, steadfast in her religion, recognising the right of her Lord and His creation, obedient to the Prophet (sa), strong against the unbelievers and hypocrites, and an example for the generous.
The beautiful thing is that it’s your effort that counts. Put in the best effort, and the results are not in your hands. Purification of the Nafs and the soul is Allah’s (swt) job. Doing the struggle is our job.
‘The older people are never a burden, but a blessing and a source of Barakah for the home and the family. Their experience and life stories can enlighten you in a way that no book or novel ever can.’ Highlights Tooba Asif.
The Prophet (sa) prayed for Umm Sulaym (ra) and her family. Umm Sulaym (ra) then requested the Prophet (sa) to pray for her dear son Anas (ra). The Prophet (sa) said, “O Allah! Give him wealth and children and bless him.” This du’a was accepted by Allah (swt). Anas (ra) grew up to be wealthy and there were many children from his lineage.
Listening requires focus, and once we teach our children how to focus, they will be armed with the tools to follow Allah’s (swt) commands. Raising confident, happy and well-adjusted children starts with mothers being good listeners and then transferring this skill to their children.
