‘Together Caring for the Family’

In a family, the husband or father plays an important and responsible role in providing guidance, leadership and education to his wife, children and family so that they become faithful, pious and are blessed by Allah SWT. All this will not be achieved unless the husband or father himself first internalizes the religion and has piety to Allah SWT. A husband or father should be a role model for the whole household, whether in socialising, conversing and actions. In addition, it reflects the noble values that will be followed by the household, especially the children who are growing up. The matters were among touched in yesterday’s Friday Sermon titled “Together Caring for the Family”.

Child is a trust from Allah SWT to parents. Among the responsibilities that must be borne by both parents is to ensure that their children receive a perfect education and are provided with knowledge that are beneficial for the world and the hereafter. In kitab Tarbitul Aulaadi Fil Islam or Child Education in Islam, by Abdullah Nisi Ulwan emphasises that there are effective ways to educate children namely examples, advices, habits and observation and control. Indeed, the task of educating children is not easy and can be taken lightly. It needs to be given careful attention and planning. This is because the education of the parents at an early stage is the determinant of the direction of their pattern and future, especially in this modern age that is full of various challenges.

Source: Radio Television Brunei