Hadith

Hadith on Children

12 sayings

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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 · permalink

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 · permalink

3. Imam Sadiq (as.) said

   If the father is virtuous the Almighty Allah protects the children

   Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 184 · permalink

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 · permalink

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 · permalink

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 · permalink

7. Other Narrators

   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 · permalink

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 · permalink

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 · permalink

10. Imam Sadiq (as.) said

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

    Sawab al-A`amal, Page 254 · permalink

11. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    A child is a flower of Paradise.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 48; Page No. 15 · permalink

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 · permalink

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