Children are a product of our society and the most valuable asset of our future. We, as adults, greatly influence how a child feels and behaves. We have the power to motivate and inspire them. We need to create a positive image about learning about our deen. The only way to achieve this is by leading by example. As a parent, you will have very little impact on your child’s want to learn if you do not make the effort to do the same.

The key to motivating your child in learning about the deen is to make it fun, get them interested and put in the effort. For all you Productive Muslims out there I have come up with a few practical ideas on how to achieve this. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but simply a starting point to get you all started. Use Ramadaan as an opportunity to create the thirst for knowledge in your children insha Allah.

Step 1: Check your intention:

Ask yourself ‘why am I doing this?’ Every journey we decide to embark upon must be for the sake of Allah. This will help you to stay focused and will earn you reward, inshaAllah.

Step 2: Make dua:

Ask Allah to help you succeed in teaching your children.

Step 3: Plan, plan, plan:

Make a list of the things you would like to teach your child. Make this as detailed as you can. This is to help you realise how much there is to cover. The purpose here is not to get overwhelmed but to help you plan. If there are topics that you feel you do not have sufficient knowledge in, use this as motivation to seek this knowledge for yourself first. Get the help of others, this will provide others with the opportunity to gain reward.

Step 4: Choose one item for each day:

Plan out how you will cover the topics over the course of the month. Yes, challenge yourself, but remember you cannot possibly cover it all in just 1 month. The idea is that you want to make this a part of your life.

Step 5: Take action:

For each item on your list, plan how you will teach it to your child. Identify resources or people you may require well in advance. Start now. Do not procrastinate! Islam.ru.