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How to make the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) come alive for our children
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Posted on Isnin, 19 Mei 2003 @ 23:31:54oleh nur_indah
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orange_skunky menulis By Tauseef Abdul Kareem
There are small ways to instill a love for the blessed Prophet (SAW) while showing what a critical role his example plays in every Muslim's life. Sit down with a pen and a paper, think and decide together about
seven activities you can do in a week concerning the life of the
Prophet (SAW).
Travel with the Prophet (SAW)
Get a map of Arabia, or better yet, get the kids to draw or trace one
from an atlas. Then, note down the different places he travelled to
from Makkah or Madinah. Each voyage should also be researched and
presented to the whole family by one person in the course of a family
discussion or meeting.
Wake up with the Prophet (SAW)
The Prophet (SAW) would wake up everyday before dawn, before the start
of the Fajr prayer, to worship Allah through Salat, Dua, Zikr, etc.
This is an excellent way to become closer to Allah, at a time when
concentration is at its peak, minds are clear of daily worries and according
to one Hadith, Allah is very close to us.
Organise storytelling night
This can be done at bed-time, after the kids come home from school or
any other time conducive to learning. The first step of loving and
learning from the Prophet (SAW) and his life is to know about him and what
made him great. You can buy children's books (link) about his life, or
even listen to them on tape (put link to stories on cassette) while
you're in the car on your way to or from school.
Sleep like him (SAW)
The Prophet (SAW) used to sleep in a unique way and would say a Dua or
two before it.
The Prophet (SAW) slept on his right side, with his right hand under
his right cheek. He used to make Wudu before going to bed also. He used
to recite one or two Duas before sleeping and recite a few short
portions of the Quran.
Eat like him (SAW)
There are reports about the type of food he used to eat or liked most.
Make a list of those items. The Prophet (SAW) advised Muslims to eat
in a way that after eating, the stomach is only one-third full. We also
should wash our hands before eating, recite "Bismillah" (in the Name
of Allah) and other Duas before we begin, as well as eat only with our
right hand.
Pray like the Prophet (SAW)
During the lifetime of the Prophet (SAW), if a person made a mistake in
the recitation of the Quran, he was corrected by others present during
the prayer.When you are teaching your kids how to live like the
Prophet, have a different person lead prayer each day and correct their
mistakes if they make any.
Play like the Prophet (SAW)
The Prophet (SAW) understood the importance of fun and games. He would
race with his wife Ai' sha who used to beat him most of the time, may
Allah be pleased with her.
He would swim and wrestle with his Companions. He would joke with them
too.
He played with and loved children.
A Note on Parents
Parents are the gifts from Allah, we must love them.
Parents give us birth, we must obey them.
Parents are our elders, we must respect them.
Parents teach us, we must understand them.
He granteth wisdom to whom He pleaseth; and he to whom wisdom is
granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the
Message but main of understanding. (al-Baqarah: 269)
"O my Lord! bestow wisdom on me, and join me with the Righteous;"
(ash-Shu`ara': 83)
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