How to make children pray? 5 easy and loving ways

 How to make children pray? 5 easy and loving ways

The greatest desire of every Muslim parent is that their children become righteous and bow their heads before Allah. But it is often seen that we ask children to pray, but they start considering it a "burden". Remember, prayer is not enforced with severity, but with love and wisdom.

If you also want your child to go and pray happily, then these 5 ways can change your life:

1. First of all, be a role model (Role Model)

A child does not do what we "tell" him, a child does what he sees us "doing". If you leave all your work as soon as the call to prayer is given and start preparing for prayer, then the child will understand that the most important thing in the universe is "meeting Allah". When he sees you praying with humility and humility, curiosity and enthusiasm will automatically arise in his heart.

2. Instilling friendship and passion from childhood

The commandment of prayer is at the age of seven, but its foundation should be laid from the age of three or four. Do not force him to stand on the prayer mat, but rather let him sit next to you while you are praying. Tell him the benefits of performing ablution, how performing ablution washes away sins and gives freshness. Bring him small, cute prayer mats and tasbeehs so that he considers them his "property" and feels happy to use them.

3. A special place for prayer at home (Prayer Corner)

Designate a corner of your house for prayer. Apply perfume there, keep the prayer place in order and keep it clean. When the atmosphere of a place is "spiritual", then going there will give peace to the child. Sometimes you should tell the children that "Today it is your responsibility to clean this corner", in this way they will develop a heartfelt connection with this place.

4. Tell the importance through stories and words

Children like stories more than advice. Tell them stories from the life of the beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) about how much he loved prayer and how his companions used to wait for prayer. Tell them that prayer is a way of "talking" to Allah. When a child is worried or needs something, tell him: "Son! Come, pray two rak'ahs and ask Allah, He hears everything." This will strengthen the child's faith and he will resort to prayer for every need.

5. Encourage, not be strict

If a child prays a single prayer, praise him profusely. Hug him, love him and sometimes give him a small gift for this small act of kindness. Remember! Do not threaten him with "hellfire" for not praying, but rather mention "Allah's love and the rewards of Paradise" for praying. Make him realize that by praying, he has become a "brave and good child."

Summary: Training children is like sowing seeds. You will have to be patient and pour out the fertilizer of love. If you instill the love of prayer in their hearts today, tomorrow it will become the strongest support in their lives.