Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Parenting (Part 3)

Syllabus and Guidelines for Pre-School Children (Age 3-5).

It is important that the Muslim parents and educators should take every care to see that our children grow up with a sound knowledge of their Deen (religion) and the culture that is developed as a result of following Islam. A child should be introduced to the basic matters of Eeman (faith) in a happy and lively way. The educators responsibility, especially that of a mother, at the stage of 0 to 5 years, is of crucial importance.

A plethora of parenting books on the market these days covers every aspect of dealing with your children. From the terrible twos to the troublesome teens, you will have no problem finding multitudes of books claiming to point you in the right direction when it comes to raising a child. Whether you’re aiming to raise a baby Einstein, or just looking for some hints on how to handle an unruly tyke or teen, you will no doubt find plenty of advice. Nurturing Eemân in Children, however, addresses an aspect of child-rearing that is vitally important and is not touched upon in the mainstream selections that we are so familiar with. In her book, Dr. Aisha (Hamdan) Utz clearly and in no uncertain terms explains the importance of instilling in our children a strong connection to their Creator and a love for the religion that He has chosen for us and for them. From this book, you will learn the what, the why, and the how of raising a righteous Muslim child.