Love of Allah And The True Spirit of Islam in Young at Heart:

Being young at heart keeps you busy in your favorite activities. Children tend to have some of the most curious minds. They get inspired by things quickly, they keep asking questions, and they are full of excitement. At this tender age, you can start instilling the love of Allah and the true spirit of Islam in them.

But it doesn’t mean forcing them to join your salah or making them attend as many Qur’an classes as possible. It means getting their minds thinking about how Great and Merciful their Creator is. Make them feel how close ‘Islam’ is to their real life. Show that our worship is not just a routine chore.

At first, this can be pretty tricky at once in our busy lives and the rise of technology, but here we will discuss some easy ways to ensure that your little one’s heart is immersed in the love of Allah.

The love of Allah is already there:

Always remember that love of Allah is already there in the hearts of our young ones. and it is our duty as parents to help nurture and sustain that love. Please don’t take it as a hugely tricky task. So, please do not underestimate the understanding your child already has about their Creator from a very young age.

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:

“Every child is born with a true faith of Islam (i.e., to worship none but Allah Alone), and his parents convert him to Judaism, Christianity, or Magianism.” [Sahih al-Bukhari]

Show them the signs of their Creator

The importance of pondering over the Signs of Allah is understated yet invaluable. There are so many things around us to remind us of our Creator. It is up to us to stimulate a child’s mind to find opportunities to contemplate Allah’s signs in everyday tasks and conversations. Whether it’s discussing the weather, eating breakfast, or being stuck in traffic on the school run, soon, your child will be pointing out all the signs of Allah in many of their conversations.

For example:

Your child is playing with his favorite wooden train. Ask them, “What is your toy made of?”

Then Suggest different materials and conclude: “The toy is made of wood.”

You can ask them, “where does the wood come from?”

Again, discuss different places and conclude: “wood comes from trees.”

Now, importantly, ask your child, “who created the trees?”

Without any doubt and with full conviction, tell them, “Allah The Magnificent created the trees for the wood for your train; this will create a dialogue where your child will automatically attribute Allah as The Designer and The Creator. Keep reminding them of how many things Allah has blessed us.

إِنَّ فِى خَلْقِ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَٱخْتِلَٰفِ ٱلَّيْلِ وَٱلنَّهَارِ لَءَايَٰتٍ لِّأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ

“Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of night and day, there are indeed signs for men of understanding. 

ٱلَّذِينَ يَذْكُرُونَ ٱللَّهَ قِيَٰمًا وَقُعُودًا وَعَلَىٰ جُنُوبِهِمْ وَيَتَفَكَّرُونَ فِى خَلْقِ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ رَبَّنَا مَا خَلَقْتَ هَٰذَا بَٰطِلًا سُبْحَٰنَكَ فَقِنَا عَذَابَ ٱلنَّارِ

Those who remember Allah (always, and in prayers) standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and think deeply about the creation of the heavens and the earth, (saying): “Our Lord! You have not created (all) this without purpose, glory to You! (Exalted be You above all that they associate with You as partners). Give us salvation from the torment of the Fire”. [Qur’an: Chapter 3, Verses 190-191]

Lead by Example:

Children love to imitate their elders; if you love the deen of Allah. Let it show through your actions, and your youngsters will mirror this. The beauty of Islam means that there is always something to learn. We can send our children to a madrassah, Qur’an, and Arabic teachers to understand Islam. But there is a duty on ourselves to instill the teachings of Islam into our children. We can do it by undertaking the actions we want to see in them. We are not too old or too busy to stop learning or improving ourselves to raise the love of Allah.

Take your children to the mosque often, so the environment becomes familiar. Get them involved in the Quran and your Salah at home by giving them their prayer mat and clothes. Kids want to play and explore and are naturally enthusiastic. Take time to carry out projects that increase Islamic knowledge.

Seek knowledge together by using their areas of strength and enjoyment to deliver lessons. So, directive arts and crafts are a popular option with youngsters. And this is what inspired me to start my project of learning through craft activities. So important because it is when the love of Islam can be ingrained in their hearts. Your role will determine how they look back and think about Islam.

Their hearts are so impressionable and full of love. And as a parent, you have the potential to cultivate a strong faith in them. That will prove crucial later in their lives, especially during their teen years.

The love of Allah is a natural part of every child’s heart, waiting to be nurtured and developed through the guidance and care of parents. By teaching children to love Islam in practical and meaningful ways, such as sharing stories of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), encouraging prayer, and demonstrating acts of kindness and gratitude, parents can help their children strengthen this innate connection to their Creator. What are some ways you inspire the love of Allah in your children?

Instilling the love of Allah in children begins with leading by example, showing them through your actions how faith brings peace and joy into daily life. Simple practices like expressing gratitude to Allah for blessings, involving them in acts of worship, and creating a warm, spiritual atmosphere at home can leave a lasting impact. By nurturing their hearts with positivity, patience, and a deep sense of connection to their Creator, you plant seeds of faith that will grow with them throughout their lives. How do you nurture the love of Allah in your children? Let us know in the comments!