The Holy Quran is the central epiphany of Islam, the verbatim Word of God revealed to the Prophet
by the
archangel Gabriel and transmitted by him in turn to his companions, who both recorded and
memorized it. The sacred scripture of Islam is the most commonly known by the word “Quran”
or “Koran” from the Arabic Al-Quran means “The Recitation”.
But the sanctified text has some other names as well that refer to a particular aspect of it. It is also
known as “Al-Furqan” means “The discernment”, for it contains dogma of principal for both
intellectual and moral judgment.
Another prominent name is “Umm-al-Kitab” which means “The Mother Book”, as it is the ultimate source of all
knowledge. Next the most promising name for the “Quran” is ‘al-Huda’ the divine source of guidance for all human
beings till the day of judgment.
The Holy Quran is the ultimate source of Hidayah
for all human beings residing on the planet earth. Its message is relevant to different people inhabiting different
parts of the world. For those who believed the Quran is the universal book of guidance and its message is relevant to
all the people of all ages and climes. Even the existence of the Quran from the last fourteen hundred years had a
conclusive remarks on human history and have an invigorating and renovating influence on the lives of that
believer who may have come under its spell.
Teaching of Quran to the children is the greatest legacy
that parents have left for their children. It is the prime obligation on parent’s shoulders that all of their children
must learn, read, and love Quran persistently throughout their life. The Holy Quran and the teachings of the Holy
Prophet provide directive and guidance for the upbringing of children.
In the Holy Quran, Allah Almighty has proclaimed the children are the beauty of worldly life. “Allah in regard to
bestowing the blessing of an issue to human beings says (18:46):” and strengthened you with wealth and children
(17:06)”. These sayings of Allah almighty strengthened the belief of declaring children are the worldly beauty and it
is discernible for an individual to express his/her pride and love for his/her children. As one considered of being
empowered by the presence of children.
In contrary, if the children are not being brought up in a healthy and better the environment then this blessing pose
a great threat to parent’s life when the children grow up. Allah also narrates in the Holy Quran, i.e. “your wealth and
children are surely meant as a trial for you” (64:15).
Prophet narrates in one of His Hadith: “Allah (SWT) will ask every caretaker about the people under his care and
the man will be asked about the people of his household” (Nasa`I, Abu`Daud). This Hadith clearly explained the
magnitude of the responsibility of upbringing the children on their parents. Children have rights too, therefore, it is
the parent utmost responsibility to raise children as responsible Muslim adults and parents must ensure that right
appropriately.
In chapter Al-Luqman of the Holy Quran, Luqman says: “O my son, fulfill your moral obligation, bid what is known
and forbid what is wrong, and bear with passion what befalls you. These are indeed acts of courage and resolve. Do
not hold the man in comfort, and do not walk with hauteur on the earth. Verily God doesn’t like the proud and
boastful.” (31:17 & 18).
Allah further narrates the advised of Luqman to his son
in chapter Al-Luqman: “And (remember) when Luqman said to his son when he was advising him: “O my son! Join
not in worship others with Allah. Verily, joining others in worship with Allah is a great Zulm (wrong) indeed”
[31:13].
The wise words of Luqman (A.S) to his son sets out to be the fundamental code of conduct for the upbringing of
children. By following the very guidelines of Luqman, a child will eventually be transformed into a respectable and
conscientious member of society. Besides, the child should be taught to remain calm and should not lose patience
at the time of calamities and learn different ways to come out of calamities in a better way. The teaching of the
Quran not only just focus on the worshipping of Allah almighty, but also focus on consummating the rights of other
human beings regardless of their religion, caste, creed, and gender.
Furthermore, in the Holy Quran, the concept of “La Ilaha Illa-Allah” and Huquq Allah (Rights of Allah)” is being
persistently narrated by Almighty Allah. Hence, parents should inculcate the correct concept of oneness of Allah
followed by all religious act of worship to their children. By and all Tawheed is the fundamental principles of Islam
and it can lead to ultimate salvation and nurture the love of Allah in the children hearts in the early stage of their
life, which is the essence of relationship with Allah.
Whereas, Holy Quran consistently narrates the fundamental rights of other fellow beings, as described in chapter
An-Nisa 4:36, Allah almighty unfolds the fundamental rights of parents, kinsfolk, orphans, poor, neighbor either
near of kin or stranger and companion accompanying in any journey. Hence, parents should excogitate their
children the Quranic verses which emphasize the rights of formerly given members of society. So, when the children
grow up, they will grant true respect to these members of society.
As in Holy Quran verse (17:23) narrates that no words of disrespect should be uttered towards parents. Honoring
parents can be deemed a form of worship if the goal is to please Almighty Allah by respecting His commands. Allah
(SWT) advised us to show kindness, respect, and humility to our parents. It can be possible if the verses from the
Holy Quran would have been taught to the child since his childhood. Similarly, parents should teach their children
to find legal (halal) ways to earn their livelihood. Islam places enormous emphasis on this subject and these
teachings are clearly stated plenty of times both in Quran and hadith.
Afterward, when these children will start earning, they have a very clear message in their mind about which
profession and earning habits they will have to adopt. Finally, teaching children the rituals of worship and the rights
of individuals, children should taught Islamic morals, characters, and etiquette from an early age so that it
becomes part of their habits. Children should taught the principles of humility, tolerance, patience, and other
such behavioral traits. These personality traits can help any individual tremendously in their lives. Children can
learn such conduct by learning hadith as well as learning about the lives of the prophet (s) and his companions.
In the last, it is the first and foremost responsibility of the parent to develop the love of the Holy Quran in the mind
and heart of children. So, these children become true successors of Islam and practically keep Islam alive in their
lives and their families. Parental efforts are, therefore, quite instrumental in inculcating the love of Islam and the
teachings of the Holy Quran in the right manner.
Parents should also recognize that raising good children can be a source of their salvation in the hereafter. Finally,
the Quran is the only source of getting true inspiration for the young generation that helps them in this life and life
hereafter.