A comprehensive, authoritative guide to Islamic childrearing rooted in Qur'anic revelation and Prophetic wisdom
Child Education in Islam by ʿAbdullāh Nāṣiḥ ʿUlwān is one of the most enduring and influential works on Islamic parenting and educational development. Drawing upon the Qur'an, authentic Sunnah, and the insights of classical scholars, the author presents a holistic framework for nurturing children-spiritually, morally, emotionally, intellectually, and socially-from birth through adolescence.
Across three extensive parts and dozens of chapters, ʿUlwān outlines the principles that shape righteous families: the foundation of an ideal Islamic marriage, the psychological bond between parents and children, the responsibilities of educators, and the methods required to protect, guide, and cultivate the young generation. Each topic is treated with clarity and depth, offering practical steps supported by textual proofs.
Topics include:
• Faith and ethical education
• Physical, intellectual, and psychological development
• Emotional formation and social manners
• Causes of waywardness and effective remedies
• Methods of nurturing: example, habits, admonition, observation, and discipline
• Comprehensive guidance on newborn rites, naming, and early upbringing
Rich in Qur'anic citations, hadith evidences, and pedagogical insight, this work remains indispensable for Muslim parents, educators, imams, school administrators, and students of Islamic pedagogy seeking a structured, authentic, and uplifting approach to raising confident, God-conscious children.
