Ten Things To Hand Down To Your Daughter
(1) Knowledge of and love for Allah (SWT) and His Deen (Islam)
This is one of the most precious and enduring gifts you can pass down to your daughter, one that will benefit her in this life and the next.
(2) Memorization of the Holy Qur’an
No matter how little you have memorized yourself, push your daughter to memorize as much she can. Encourage her and help her to revise. It will stand her in good stead in her life and will be a source of reward for you after your death as well.
(3) A good example of Muslim womanhood
Most girls look to their mothers for Guidance. Embody the characteristics of a strong, faithful Muslimah and she will be inspired to follow your example.
(4) A sense of self-worth and self-esteem
Instill a sense of confidence in your child by encouraging her skills, talents and personality to develop.
Make her feel secure in her identity and show her that she is loved and appreciated.
This will have a positive impact on her future relationships and how she interacts with the world.
(5) A sense of modesty
Instill a love for Hijab in your daughter and encourage her to be modest, never boastful or conceited, in all areas of her life.
(6) Your language
If you speak Arabic be sure to teach it to her so that she has the key to the understanding of the Holy Quran. Also, if you have a mother tongue or speak a second language yourself, pass it on: a second or third language is always an asset, whether in study, work or social environment.
(7) A skill that you have
If you are an avid gardener, knitter or love painting, pass your skill onto your daughter. With so many traditional skills being lost in today's fast-paced world, you owe it to her to share your knowledge and pass it on to the next generation.
(8) Your favorite recipes
Yes, teach your daughter how to cook! Be it from a cookbook, an original recipe or passed down from your mother or even your grandmother, we all have our own trademark recipes: pass them on to your daughter and encourage her to develop some specialties of her own.
(9) Housekeeping skills
Instill good housekeeping habits in all your children and encourage them to take pride in a neat and tidy home. Pass any tricks or shortcuts on so that your daughter is well-equipped when she has a home of her own.
(10) Your family history
Give her a sense of her roots and heritage by sharing your family story with her. Acquaint her with her family tree and teach her the lessons learned by the different generations. Hopefully, she will do the same with her children, Insha Allah.
other links:
The Muslim Mother and Education
Creating a Reader-Friendly Home
Quick Tips for mothers
Parenting tips
What is a perfect family?
Child confidence
Tips to encourage reading
