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Raising Children
This book is corrected and edited by Al-Hassanain (p) Institue for Islamic Heritage and Thought
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Tahera Kassamali
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Chapter 1: Training of children
Various definitions of training
Conclusions from the above definitions
Parents as Trainers
Aspects of Training
Guidance
Self-Control
Change
Exploiting Potential
Lack of Training
Wise Words
Chapter 2: The Role of the Mother
Islam’s respect for the Mother
Emphasis on choosing a good wife
Respect in this world
Respect in the Hereafter
Holy Qur’an on the Mother
Qualities of a Mother
1. A deep love for her children
2. Sacrifice and dedication
3. Protection and security
The role of the Mother
A window of the child to the world
Model for the child
Excerpts from Meeting the Pious, Ash-Sharif ar-Radi
Strengths of a Mother
Awareness of responsibility
Setting clear goals
Encourage children according to their potential
Wise Words
Chapter 3: Religious Training of children
Beliefs
In God
In the Hereafter
In the Prophets and Imams
Rituals
Morals
Methods of Religious Training
Be a model to your children
Relate stories
Questions and Answers
Some Don’ts in Religious Training
Wise Words
Chapter 4: A Child’s need for Love
Effects of Love
Letting the child know he is loved
The love of a mother
Unconditional Love
Excessive Love
Wise Words
Chapter 5: Self-esteem and Children
Advantages of a healthy self-esteem
When self-esteem is lacking
How to foster self-esteem in a child
Show respect to the child
Teach the child to think highly of himself
Make him familiar with stories of great people
Listen to the child’s wishes
Practical Do’s & Don’ts for fostering self-esteem
Wise Words
Chapter 6: Discipline and Control
Advantages of Discipline
Safety from physical and moral danger
Avoids wrong influences
A chance to be successful
Feels loved and secured
What to control?
Going out
Friends
Language
Time
Behavior
Some important points
Wise Words
Chapter 7: Children and Play
Benefits of Play
Physical benefits
Mental Benefits
Emotional benefits
Social benefits
Types of play
Parents and Play
Companions in play
Some important points
Words of Wisdom
Chapter 8: Outside Influences
Television
Books
Friends
Wise Words
Chapter 9: Sibling Rivalry
Causes of Jealousy
Position in danger
Comparing
Giving more attention to one child
Finding faults in the presence of other siblings
Gender differences
Hints for reducing Sibling Rivalry
Wise Words
Chapter 10: Mistakes Parents often make
1. Making children dependent
2. Quarreling in front of the children
3. Expecting too much of children
4. Negativity
5. Being two-faced
6. Humiliating a child in front of others
Chapter 11: Du`a for Virtuous Children
Raising Children
Author:
Tahera Kassamali
Publisher:
www.alhassanain.org/english
Book library
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Family and Community
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This book is corrected and edited by Al-Hassanain (p) Institue for Islamic Heritage and Thought