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9 Rabi al-Thani 1448Maghrib

Hadith

Children

12 sayings

  1. Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said

    Do good to the children of others so that good may be done to yours (after you are dead)

    Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 183 link

  2. Imam Sadiq (as.) said

    If one oppresses someone, Allah will appoint an oppressor upon him or upon his children

    Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 183; Al Kafi link

  3. Imam Sadiq (as.) said

    If the father is virtuous the Almighty Allah protects the children

    Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 184 link

  4. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    A house wherein children (we) miss, is bereft of bliss.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 76; Page No. 19 link

  5. Imam Baqir [a] said

    "If a few children of a person die and if he/she hopes for reward in turn those children will act as a shield in front of the fire of Hell for that person."

    Sawab al-A`amal, Page 249 link

  6. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    "If three children of a person die before reaching puberty or if three children of a woman pass away from this world, these children will act as a shield in front of the fire of Hell for that person."

    Sawab al-A`amal, Page 249 link

  7. Ibne Abbas (r.a.)

    "If three children pass away from the world, Allah will make the parents enter Paradise with His grace and mercy."

    Sawab al-A`amal, Page 250 link

  8. Imam Sadiq (as.) said

    "If a child of a person passes away from this world, he/she is better than seventy children who are alive and that child will see Imam-e-Zamana."

    Sawab al-A`amal, Page 250 link

  9. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    A man's son is among his earnings, the best of his earnings.So, eat from your sons' wealth.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 102; Page No. 22 link

  10. Imam Sadiq (as.) said

    "Surely Allah will shower mercy on a person who loves his children greatly."

    Sawab al-A`amal, Page 254 link

  11. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    A child is a flower of Paradise.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 48; Page No. 15 link

  12. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    A child is the fruit of one's heart, and thereby the source of fear, miserliness and grief.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 49; Page No. 15 link

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