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NURTURING
EEMAN CHILDREN
تنمية الإيمان في الأطفال
DR. AISHA HAMDAN
الدار العالمية للكتاب الإسلامي
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC PUBLISHING HOUSE
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Nurturing Eemân in Children
PART TWO: CONNECTING CHILDREN TO THE
PILLARS OF EEMÂN
CHAPTER 6: Allah, the Exalted, the Almighty.
Belief in Allah..
Connecting children to Allah.
CHAPTER 7: The Angels
Belief in the angels.
Connecting children to the angels..
CHAPTER 8: The Prophets and Messengers.
Belief in the prophets and messenger
Connecting children to the prophets and messengers..
CHAPTER 9: The Books and Revelation
Belief in the books and revelation...
Connecting children to revelation...
CHAPTER 10: The Day of Resurrection and the Hereafter
Belief in the day of Resurrection and the hereafter..
Connecting children to the Day of Resurrection and
the hereafter...
Responsibility and accountability
The nature of this world
CHAPTER 11: Divine Will and Predestination
Belief in Divine will and predestination..
Connecting children to Divine will and predestination.
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Introduction
An overview of the condition of children and families in the
world today leaves one bewildered and saddened. The family structure is falling apart, with divorce, separation, single parenthood, and fatherless homes becoming the norms rather than the exceptions. Technology has resulted in families spending less time together than at any point in history. Children spend more time immersed in television programs and computer games (more than 20 hours per week) than in meaningful conversations with their parents (less than 30 minutes per week). Mothers are entering the workforce in ever- increasing numbers, often leaving their young children in the care of strangers for long periods of time. The list is endless.
The most significant trend in families today is a decline in basic morals and values. Immorality is becoming an acceptable and familiar way of life. Cheating, gambling, consumption of alcohol and drugs, premarital and extramarital relations, and others have become the norm in many countries of the world. In relation to children and families, disobedience, deceit, and disrespect are the three dangerous Ds of this era. Children and teens no longer find it important or necessary to obey and respect their parents. They will disobey or be deceitful in order to please their friends or to gain some worldly pleasure. They do this with little thought or feelings of guilt. This is an insidious and ominous concern that must be taken seriously.
Unfortunately, Muslim families are not immune to these concerns and phenomena. Many Muslims in the West struggle with these issues on a daily basis. And, as globalization sinks its teeth into every bit of area on the earth, Muslims around the world are affected to a greater degree. Although globalization is actually term that is meant to describe economic forces, it is having far-reaching effects on
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EEMAN CHILDREN
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 your children. 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. Hamdan 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.
About the Author
Dr. Aisha Hamdan is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences in the College of Medicine at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from West Virginia University and a Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Studies from the American Open University. She has been a Muslim for 25 years, has written many articles for Aljumuah magazine, and is active in various da'wah projects. Her five children were the inspiration for this book.
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