DDHK. ORG - Rasulullah is a role model for mankind. From various aspects of life, there are many things that can be emulated. No exception in educate children.
Children are a gift as well as a deposit from Allah SWT given to parents.
Giving affection, educating, and always praying, is something that parents always give to children.
Wrong parenting can affect the child's mental. Therefore, parents need to know the parenting style of their children Islamic according to the teachings of Rasulullah SAW.
That way, the child will become a person who has good character.
Here's how to educate children in an Islamic manner, quoted from Muslim scholar :
Teaching Tawhid
One of the ways to educate children according to the teachings of Rasulullah SAW, the first is to teach monotheism. The teachings of monotheism are the most important foundation of Islam.
Therefore, teaching monotheism education to children is the most important obligation.
The importance of teaching monotheism is as mentioned in Al-Qur'an Surah Luqman verse 13, which means:
And (remember) when Luqman said to his son, "O my son, do not associate partners with Allah, verily shirk is a great injustice." (QS. Luqman: 13).
Teaching Worship
Every parent is required to always guide and instill religious values in children from an early age.
Islamic perenting can be done in simple ways, such as inviting to the mosque, reading daily prayers, or introducing the holy book of the Qur'an. This is as stated in surah Al Ahzab verse 21, which means:
"Indeed, there has been in (self) Rasulullah a good role model for you (namely) for those who hope (grace) Allah and (arrival) Day of Judgment and who remember Allah much" (QS. Al-Ahzaab: 21).
Shaping Children's Personality
As we know that, the family is the main place of education for a child. Therefore, Islamic parenting and how to educate children according to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad is to instill moral values through good examples for children to emulate.
The method is quite simple, parents must always create a warm and loving family environment.
Conversely, if parents behave badly at home, of course this will be emulated by children.
So, as much as possible parents should always behave or set a good example to their children.
Teaching Responsibility
Islamic parenting and the next way to educate children, namely teaching responsibility.
Every parent needs to hold their child accountable for their behavior and actions. Thus, parents must set boundaries with their children when they misbehave.
The simplest example is when a child delays his homework, parents need to provide consequences. For example, such as weekend activities being postponed until work is complete.
Teaching Morals
Since childhood, children must be introduced to people in the surrounding environment. In addition, instilling an attitude of mutual cooperation, helping each other, maintaining cleanliness, and not causing trouble in the social sphere is the obligation of parents towards children.
By teaching some of these social attitudes from an early age, children will grow up to be people who care about others.
In addition, children must also be taught about manners and morals that can be used as a foundation for children in interacting with the surrounding environment.
Some of these points can be used as a guide for parents in educating and raising their children so that children grow up to be virtuous, intelligent and useful individuals for many people. [DDHK News]
