Parenting Perspective 

Weave Names into Daily Routines 

Teaching your child some of Allah Almighty’s beautiful names can be a simple way to grow their vocabulary while planting seeds of faith in their heart. Children remember words best when they hear them in everyday moments, so you can weave these names into your daily routines. For example, when your child feels scared, you can remind them that Allah Almighty is Al-Hafiz, the Protector. When they share or show kindness, you can mention that Allah Almighty is Ar-Rahman, the Most Merciful. 

Keep your explanations short and use examples your child can relate to. Visual aids also help; colourful cards with a name, its meaning, and a simple sentence can make new words stick. Link these names to real situations: ‘We say Bismillah because Allah is Al-Khaliq, the Creator of everything we see.’ Repeat the names naturally during conversations, bedtime talks, or family Dua. Over time, your child not only learns new words in Arabic but also grows an understanding of how these names can shape our trust and gratitude every day. 

Spiritual Insight 

An Act of Worship 

Knowing and using Allah Almighty’s beautiful names is one of the most rewarding ways to teach a child that language has meaning and power. Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Aa’raaf (7), Verse 180: 

‘And to Allah (Almighty) belongs the most beautiful (and perfect) Names and Attributes, so invoke Him by those (Names and Attributes)….’ 

This verse reminds us that learning these names is not just memorising words; it is an act of worship that nurtures the heart. When your child learns names like Ar-Razzaq (the Provider) or Al-Wadud (the Most Loving), they discover that every new word is tied to Allah Almighty’s kindness and care. 

A Gentle and Loving Approach 

The holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged teaching children about Allah Almighty in a simple, loving way. It is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 6410, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 

‘Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one, and whoever memorises them will enter Paradise.’ 

While children may not understand all ninety-nine at once, introducing a few names at a time gives them words to express their feelings of gratitude, hope, and trust. Keep your approach calm and warm. Praise your child for trying, even if their pronunciation is not yet perfect. Repeat the names during Dua, share small stories that connect to the meanings, and remind your child that these words are special gifts that draw the heart closer to Allah Almighty.