Teaching Children Quran

The responsibility of teaching young children the Quran is a heavy weight. It is not surprising that most Muslim parents feel this way.

Part of my problem is that many families are non-Arabic speaking. As parents you might be in the process of memorizing the Quran and making attempts to learn and understand the book of Allah (swt) in the best way possible. 

You should let your children know that Allah loves it when we recite the Quran and memorize it well and that the Angels of Dhikr (70,000 angels that come to enjoy the Remembrance of Allah) come and circle around them. It makes them feel very special.

Here are some things that can help you on your quest:

1. Keep it short and regular.

2. Keep the mood loving. Give your child lots of hugs and cuddles.

3. Let them know that something very special will follow quran time, like a good story or reward.

4. Play Quran softly in the home during playtime, morning routine, end-of-night routine. Turn off the TV.

5. Recite a quick surah with them before any new activity.

6. Recite short quran surahs in the car on the way to school.

7. Recite short quran surahs with them while you lay them down to bed.

8. Aim to do two short Quran sessions a day. This way if you miss one, you won’t feel badly.

9. Find a good quran/Arabic teacher for your kids.

10. Let them discover their favourite reciter and encourage them to recite the quran beautifully. 

11. Introduce Islamic Calligraphy into crafts you do.

I welcome you all mothers to share what works for you. I pray by the grace of Allah (swt) that we are all able to create memorable, loving, Quran moments with our children.

Source : The Art of Mothering forum