Comments on: Inspiring our Children to Pray

By: Zakkiya

Zakkiya — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 03:02:46 +0000

Assalamu Alaikum. Nice points everyone! Thank you! I wrote a post with some tips on ‘How to Teach Your Child Salah and Make it Stick’. I hope it sheds some light on anything that was not covered. http://muslimommy.com/2014/11/11/5-ways-make-child-love-pray/

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:55:21 +0000

Amazing..just amazing!
Alhamdulillah…and thank you! 🙂

By: Wazir Abdul-Karim Muttalib

Wazir Abdul-Karim Muttalib — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 00:23:07 +0000

Please take a census within your communities by asking these questions. How many Muslim family homes are classified as single parent family homes where the mother is at the head of the household yet there are young male members between the ages of 7-18 years old? Then ask this next question… do our Muslim Ummah have solid history or current records as evidence that would support family unity or prove that these young men are exemplified because they are leading the salah in their homes or maybe they are taught to properly lead their families’ in daily Muslim prayers/ Salah?

Do we have Jr. Imam Programs especially for single parent Muslim family homes?
Please help me, Allah be glorified, to preserve the Muslim family structure, let us help to save the Muslim family by teaching our youth to establish the Salah in their homes first and then in their schools.

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By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:08:07 +0000

From my own experience, I would have to agree that starting at an early age is the way to go. And it is never too early!! Like others have mentioned, even when they are months old, make sure they hear and see the sound and look of prayer. When they are old enough to walk, they will want to do what mommy and daddy do and will stand by you in prayer. Encourage this with smiles and praise (and try to get friends to encourage your children too, that always helps the child feel special and like they are doing something really great). Basically, try to develop a love for prayer in their hearts at a young age and continue to work on that until they are well mature. In response to Somaya, if they are distracted with toys, etc., it depends on the age but perhaps then you should talk to them about prayer in another way. Mention that Allah (SWT) will be upset with those who do not pray, and that He wants to hear from them, thanking Him for their toys and other blessings. I do not have children so I cannot say that I have tried this, but I feel this may be a good way (wAllahu a’alam). May Allah (SWT) forgive us if we have wronged and given incorrect advice, and may He reward us for our helpful advice and efforts, ameen. I pray that He make us, as well as our children and all future progeny, amongst those who are steadfast and sincere in their prayers. Ameeen ya rab!

By: Tawakalt

Tawakalt — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:00:04 +0000

am glad am here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i pray Allah whld help me to be d best mum,av ever wanted to be,in sha allahu.
Lookin forward to be a mum soon.i need ur prayers my sister nd brothers in islam.
love u all for the sake of Allah.

By: Somaya

Somaya — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:15:47 +0000

salaama alaikum
Mashalaah very good tips. However no one mentions a child which has no interst in prayer even though the parents pray. How do entice a child to leave his play time, and pray …after some time they do become bored of it.

Any tips on encouraging a child who is not interested in prayer….and finds it a chore

By: Umm Omar

Umm Omar — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:39:43 +0000

In reply to Mariam.

I appreciate this sister. This is the same way I am training my toddler son and hopefully next cruiser too :). It should have benefitted you all, for sure!!

Masha Allah 😉

By: Umm Omar

Umm Omar — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:07:17 +0000

Another idea that am using now at home is to use the adhan from islamic finder org. It gives you adhan all 5 times and you can hurry up, finish all your chores and show your children how important it is to pray in t first hours. I use it to keep myself regular and consistent in praying in t initial hours. So, he will understand that when the time comes, u have to hurry and make salah. Hope this helps 🙂

By: Umm Omar

Umm Omar — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:04:14 +0000

as Salamu alaykum Brothers and Sisters,

My first son is almost 3 and he prays full when he goes to pray with his dad. He doesn’t leave to play or get distracted (1 or 2 ties yes he has left the prayer!!) Mostly he bows down with them and ends prayer completely. Cos of his consistency the Imam of our Masjid allows him to pray in the first row also. He knows full adhan, gives occassionally at masjid. Alhamthulillah.

How this was done, it is Wholly willed by Allah and secondly I used to take him for every Salah when he was as little as 4 months old. I used to put him in front of the praying women…during the initial times I had put a pacifier in his mouth, cos he thought everyone vanished suddenly when they went for sujood. That’s when he will cry. Then slowly he picked up. Alhamthulillah, I took him with me in all taraweeh, even when I wasnot praying I would jus turn his car seat towards the praying brothers and sisters. And when he started walking on his own, I encouraged him to pray beside me and after I am done I corrected him, mostly letting it as fun, not strict. Now, Alhamthulillah he has given us comfort. I am sorry if it sounded like bragging or boasting na’oodhubillah. I jus wanted to share my input, start as early as possible to make it look like a daily routine. When you introduce to him later of time, he has lots of options then, and can even go to choose ‘no’. I hope u understand. Reward him, capture him in videos and let others also encourage him. Insha Allah it will be easier then. I plan insha Allah to make it regular for him around 4 / 5 and try to make him understand that all 5 times he need to pray. slowly, but steadily you can do it, insha Allah. Hope my two cents are worth it!!

wa salam,