بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم
يا أَيُّهَا الَّذينَ آمَنوا قوا أَنفُسَكُم وَأَهليكُم نارًا وَقودُهَا النّاسُ وَالحِجارَةُ عَلَيها مَلائِكَةٌ غِلاظٌ شِدادٌ لا يَعصونَ اللَّهَ ما أَمَرَهُم وَيَفعَلونَ ما يُؤمَرونَ
Surah at-Tahrim, Verse 6
O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a fire whose fuel is people and stones, over which are [appointed] angels, harsh and severe; they do not disobey Allah in what He commands them but do what they are commanded.
Allah s.w.t. encourages believers to protect and guide their family members from committing sins. “Protecting our families from the fire” means offering them continuous guidance. Our children need our guidance, caring advice and parental support that will allow them to tread the path that pleases Allah s.w.t. The obligation of being a father does not simply rest with ensuring that the children have enough food, drink, clothing, money, and education. A father’s continued presence and involvement positively contribute to the development of their children.
“There is no better gift, from a father to his child, other than good manners.”
at-Tirmidhi 1952