Friday, December 11, 2020

Poem: Encouragement To Bring Up Righteous Muslim Children

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Some signs of kids who were brought up with good upbringing,
Trained to be pious Muslims by productive parents:
They know that worshipping Allah is their main mission,
So they learn Islam and try to do good with patience.
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They pronounce "Bismillah" before eating and drinking,
Ensure they eat and drink with their right, since they're Muslim,
Say "Alhamdulillah" when thankful and when sneezing,
Answer salaams, pray on time, and say Dhikr often.
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Well-brought-up Muslim girls wear hijab, modest clothing
And indifference to fashion without reluctance.
Growing up wearing hijab around male non-mahrams,
They believe Allah judges their hearts, not appearance.
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Muslim boys who were raised with Islamic upbringing
Readily pray in the Masjid without complaining,
Aware of prayer's importance and obligation,
Eager to evolve into dutiful Muslim men.
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Kids who are blessed with responsible, caring parents
Apply basic courtesy, choose carefully their friends,
Value good manners, keep mercy and justice balanced,
While actively avoiding gossiping and lying.
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To fast in Ramadan they were trained as young children,
And praying Sunnah prayers seems intriguing to them.
Their mother's warmth, father's support, and both their actions
Are from the instruments to proper education.
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Through kind clarification after strict discipline
These kids are taught self-control, forming right decisions,
And due to genuine love for their loving parents,
They pray for them lovingly in their supplications.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When the human being dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1631
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah the Almighty will raise the status of His righteous servants in Paradise and they will say: 'O Lord, what is this?' Allah will say: 'This is due to your child seeking forgiveness for you.'"
Source: Musnad Ahmed 10232
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: A bedouin came to the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and he said, “You kiss the children? We do not kiss them.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "I cannot put mercy into your heart if Allah has removed it from you."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5652
Sahih Muslim 2317
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abdullah ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. The leader of people is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects. A man is the guardian of his family and he is responsible for them. A woman is the guardian of her husband’s home and his children and she is responsible for them. The servant of a man is a guardian of the property of his master and he is responsible for it. No doubt, every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6719
Sahih Muslim 1829
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Al-'Aas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Command your children to pray when they become seven years old, and (lightly) beat them for it (if they do not pray) when they become ten years old; and arrange their beds (to sleep) separately."
Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani) 
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 495
In-book reference: Book 2, Hadith 105
English translation: Book 2, Hadith 495