FAJR REMINDER: YOUR CHILD IS BECOMING WHO YOU RAISE By: Umm Affān Ṣafar 22, 1448 (6-August-2026) Another key aspect of child upbringing in Islām that every Muslim parent must take seriously is moral upbringing. This is where a child gradually learns who they are and, more importantly, who they should strive to become. It is the slow and intentional shaping of manners, virtues, and a sense of responsibility. Through it, children develop qualities such as honesty, patience, self-discipline, kindness, respect, trustworthiness, humility, and modesty in both speech and behavior. Allāh praises the Prophet (ﷺ) for his exceptional character, saying: “And verily, you (O Muḥammad ﷺ) are on an exalted standard of character.” [Sūrah Al-Qalam (68): 4] This reminds us that good character is not separate from our Dīn; it is an essential part of it. Imām Ibn Al-Qayyim (Raḥimahullāh) said, “The religion itself is an entirely good character, so whosoever surpasses you in character, surpasses you in...