Islam for Parents

Tell your Children about Allah

This post is in: General Upbringing

As Muslims, we should take the Prophets as our example in everything that we do. This includes parenting. One of the best examples of parenting mentioned in the Qur’an is that of the advice given by Luqman (peace be upon him) to his son. Many articles have been written about this advice but today we want to focus on one aspect. Insha Allah we will discuss others in later posts.

In the below verse, we see Luqman describing some of Allah’s Might:

“O my son! If it be equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed, and tough it be as a rock, or in the Heavens or the earth, Allah will bring it forth. Verily Allah is subtle in bringing out that grain, well aware of its place.” [Qur'an 31:16]

We should keep in mind that the knowledge of Allah is the most excellent knowledge. In the above advice, Luqman is telling his son that Allah’s Knowledge is so perfect that the existence of anything, big or small, is acknowledged and controlled by Him. Luqman tries to impress his son reminding him of Allah’s absolute control over His kingdom.

Such might and power must not be challenged or ignored by anyone and this fact must be instilled in our children.