Eliyas Explains Why Should I Pray My Salah? is an offering by Zanib Mian, which enlightens the importance of Salah on children. It is a story book that tells your child why she should pray her five daily prayers in Islam. Telling relatable stories with related illustrations helps the young reader connect to this very important pillar of faith.
Let’s look into the lessons and themes of this inspiring book and understand how it fosters an attraction towards Salah in young hearts.
Understanding Salah: The Pillar That Upholds Faith
What Is Salah and Why Is It Important in Islam?
Salah or the five daily prayers is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a direct connection between a Muslim and Allah providing spiritual nourishment.
Prayers keep a believer earthly and reminded of his or her role in life. It helps in developing discipline, gratitude, and accountability.
The Quranic Emphasis on Prayer
It has repeated the concern for establishing Salah time and again. Allah says:
“Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater.” (Quran 29:45)
This verse throws light on the changing aspect of Salah to shape moral character.
How Zanib Mian Simplifies Complex Ideas for Children
A Relatable Character: Eliyas
Eliyas is the protagonist and inquisitive, reflective child. His questions represent some of the instinctive curiosities of readers all over the world.
Why do we pray?
Do we need to pray to Allah?
How does Salah benefit us?
Eliyas is a relatable protagonist to children, who helps them navigate these deepest questions.
Simple Solutions to Big Questions
Zanib Mian uses just everyday situations to explain why Salah is significant. So, by showing how prayer fits into Eliyas’ day, it makes the concept accessible and engaging.
Why Teach Children About Salah Early?
lays down the foundation for lifelong habits
Children understand the integral role of prayer in allowing them to have a close relationship with Allah.
Creating Positive Associations
Zanib Mian craft the atmosphere of Salah with a sense of happiness and contentment. Eliyas actually develops an eagerness to observe Salah rather than treating it as a bore.
Building Responsibility and Discipline
Discipline of Salah habituates the child into a disciplined routine. It helps them master time and cultivate responsibility toward their faith.
Teachings from the Book: What Kids Learn About Salah
Prayer as a Payback
Eliyas understands that Salah is an act of thanking Allah for all the immeasurable favours He bestowed upon him. This teaching makes kids not consider Salah as something they have to do but, rather, a means of thanking and extolling their benefactor.
Attuning with Allah
I am in a conversation with Allah, the book explains through the lively discourse. It encourages the belief that prayer is a comfort and a guide.
Purpose in Prayer
Zanib Mian emphasizes niyyah or pure intentions in Salah performance. Eliyas finds that Allah accepts sincere effort.
Action Tips for Parents Motivating Children in Performing Salah
Practice what you Preach
Children learn through what they see. Children want to do what their parents do, especially when the children see their parents making an honest effort in Salah.
Family Prayer
Tip: Hold a family prayer to enhance the bonding between family members.
Make Prayer Enjoyable Experience
Do not force children to pray. Instead, try to make it enjoyable by explaining what it is and why it is important in an inspiring way.
Tip: Praise the child or give small rewards for consistent efforts.
Stories as a Teaching Aid
“Eliyas Explains Why Should I Pray My Salah?” is such a great example of such books. There are relating stories that make the concept of Salah interesting.
How Salah Helps Children in Everyday Life
Teaching Reflection and Concentration
In the fast world, children quickly lose focus. Through this salah, children feel calm and stop, think about things in order, and remember what to do in return.
Emotional Toughness
Salah teaches a child to rely on Allah when it gets challenging. This helps children cope with their issues and problems better.
Thankfulness and Positivity
Salah teaches a child to be grateful and content with most things instead of complaining about them. A thankful child will be much more positive in life and be able to live their life with a better all-around well-being.
Zanib Mian’s Technique: How to Make Islamic Teachings Relatable.
Engaging words and beautiful images
The texts written by Zanib Mian are fluid and readable. With beautiful pictures, it keeps the kids hooked on reading.
Busting common misconceptions
The book teaches about Salah that Allah doesn’t need anyone’s worship. In this way, Zanib Mian balances children’s perceptions at the right time.
Why Parents and Educators Should Read This Book
In-depth and Child-friendly
“Eliyas Explains Why Should I Pray My Salah?” is a value-for-money, all-inclusive package which dispenses knowledge, entertainment, and spiritual guidance all at once.
A Good Gift for Young Muslims
The book offers an excellent gift in the sense that it introduces a child to the most important aspect of Islam in a playful way.
A Device for Family Discussions
It is a precursor to discussions with parents on faith and practice. It is meant to discuss open conversation and shared learning experiences.
Conclusion: Inspiring a Love for Salah in Young Hearts
More than just a book, “Eliyas Explains Why Should I Pray My Salah?” by Zanib Mian is a guide that parents secretly hope their children will forever adore. For it answers children’s questions and presents Salah as an meaningful act, it opens the door for lifelong spiritual growth.
Introduce your little one to the beauty of salah with this engaging book, and watch their connection with Allah flourish.
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