Yes, imposing and practicing are two different things. Did I say that they were one and the same?
I was talking about the way that some parents teach their children about religion. These parents might be practicing themselves (namaz, roza, zaka, everything)…but the WAY that they teach their kids is not right. They may not teach with patience, for example. Some of them assume that things should just be understood and followed. You’d be surprised at how some Muslim “kids” my age didn’t know about some of the basic Islamic concepts and rules. And their parents were practicing (5 times namaz…as well as other pillars)…conservative…but their method of teaching it to their kids was either non-effective or non-existant.
I know of someone whose parents are soooooooooo religious. They practice their religion…dress, namaz, etc. But the method in which it was taught is not right (won’t go into detail)…and as a result the offspring has taken to doing the EXACT OPPOSITE of what parents have taught her behind their backs.
I knew this woman who was a good cook…but couldn’t explain her recipes well to people. She practices well…teaching it was another issue. My mom is good at directions and math…teaching/explaining it to others…not so much. My brother is a very good driver…but when it comes to teaching…he loses patience after about 2 minutes. Not everybody is built the same. Experts in practice may practice well…but they may not necessarily be great at communicating it to others.
You might argue that one who practices Islam properly in EVERY sense…will also know that Islam has to be taught in the appropriate manner. And you’re right there. BUT even then…people will vary on their opinion on what is considered the “Best and Effective” method. And because human nature is contradictory and has its ups and downs…MOST OF US…do have a hard time practicing every single rule.
The “Imposing” here refers to the method of teaching and parenting. Children receive their foundation from parents…n eve practicing parents may not know how to teach it well. How HARD is it to understand that??? 