:: father’s day::
It’s not easy to be a Muslim father. Here are some guidelines if you are a father:
1. The father must put Allah first above all else.
2. In all matters, ask yourself what Muhammad, peace be on him, would have done
2a. Live according to Islam. Pray,
fast, help those in need, be with the Muslim community and make sure
your children have Muslim friends. ***
fast, help those in need, be with the Muslim community and make sure
your children have Muslim friends. ***
3. It’s your job to earn for your family, other than in situations beyond your control.
4. NEVER abuse your children or their mother, physically or psychologically.
5. Consult [do SHOORA] with your children and their mother in all matters concerning the family.
6. Give more care, honor and love to the DAUGHTERS over the sons.**
6a. In worldly matters treat your children equally with justice*
7. Teach the children to Love, honor and respect their mother.
7. Teach the children to Love, honor and respect their mother.
8. Do not make obedience a personal matter. Obedience is to Allah alone.
9. Tolerate and respect differences of opinion within the family but do not tolerate violations of Islamic Law.
10. If a child is in open rebellion
against Islam, he/she must be repudiated, but keep the door of
repentance and love open. The punishment must be more in sorrow than in
anger.
against Islam, he/she must be repudiated, but keep the door of
repentance and love open. The punishment must be more in sorrow than in
anger.
