Securing Our Children’s Futures

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Prioritizing the Spiritual Upbringing and Deen of Children Over Material Wealth

True wealth lies in leaving behind a legacy of Islamic knowledge, piety, and moral character (Tarbiyat) rather than material fortunes.
Caliph Umar bin Abdul Aziz (Rahimahullah) emphasized on his deathbed that if children remain pious, Allah will take care of them, and if they are impious, wealth should not be left to facilitate sin.
Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (Radhiyallahu Anhu) demonstrated ultimate trust in Allah (Tawakkul) regarding his daughters' sustenance, relying on the spiritual habits taught to them.
Parents often worry intensely about their children's worldly career and future, yet neglect their eternal future in the Akhirah and basic Islamic duties.

Recitation of Surah Surah Al-A'raf verse 196: "Inna waliyyiya Allahu allathee nazzala alkitaba wahuwa yatawalla assaliheen" (My protector is Allah, who revealed the Book, and He protects the righteous).
Reference to the narration regarding spiritual practices bringing Barakah and protection from poverty.

Ensure children are punctual with Salah and proficient in reading the Quran correctly.
Be cautious when choosing educational environments for children to protect their modesty and Iman.
Cultivate concern (Fikr) for the salvation of children in the Hereafter at least as much as for their financial success in this world.