A Father's Role

"Respect your children and cultivate in them the best of manners." (Ibn Majah)

As is evident from this Hadith, Islam places great emphasis on imparting good values and morals to children. It is interesting to see the results of a recent survey that suggests that even those who reject the teachings of Islam (majority of Americans) find that providing values and morals for his children is the most important contribution of a father.

In his concluding address at Ijtima 1-1-1-1, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah be his helper) reminded us about this duty of a Nasir in these words:

“…presenting his example, he should become a source for the training of the young generation.”

May Almighty Allah enable each and every one of us—the followers of the Promised Messiah (may peace be on him)—to never lose sight of this utmost important role of ours. Ameen.