Getting your kids to do namaz regularly.

Mirch · April 6, 2011, 10:35pm

Re: Getting your kids to do namaz regularly.

Apologies if this has already been discussed in another thread but I really could not find it. Mods, feel free to move it if you have to.

I am finding this area a bot of a struggle if I am honest.

I have done everything I can possibly think of to get my kids into the habit of offering their namaz at the right timings every day without fail and I know as a mum it is my duty to keep reminding them everytime.

I have put up the timings on a wipe board (timings wiped off with a dry wipe everytime the times change) and next to it there is the rakaat chart. have explained to the kids to read the Fajr before school, Zuhr together with Asr, magrib after dinner and Isha before sleep. Now I understand they have homework and a lot involves using the computer. Before you know it, the time has lapsed and nothing is achieved.

Sometimes I have to really nag them and now Im sick of hearing my own voice. A friend once suggested I use bribery to get them motivated but is pocket money a good incentive? Shouldn’t reading namaz regularly be a good incentive in itself if it brings you closer to Allah? Am I a bad mum thinking about paying my kids to read namaz?

What have you guys done to encourage them? I know kids learn by watching and I am punctual in my prayers, what else can I do short of praying for them to take this on board? Would be grateful for your help guys, thanks!!

How old are your kids ?