Yes, this is something people are lenient about: lying to children. Lying to children is not permissible; neither to adults nor to children.
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Is it permissible to lie to a child of six years of age for his benefit and [also] to discipline him?
They are the ones who will succeed you when you die
Take care of your children. Your profitable ‘trade’ [with Allaah] is undoubtedly your children.
How and when do children become a fitnah?
Children are a fitnah, [as Allaah عز و جل says]
Are children a blessing or a curse?
May Allaah protect and preserve you. When children are upon goodness, is this a blessing [from Allaah]; and when they are corrupt, are they a curse?
Keep a watchful eye on your children
Watch over your children, [and] follow up on them. Take them to the masjid, [and] take them to beneficial lessons and lectures.
Saalih as-Sindee
Name: Shaykh Prof. Dr. Saalih ibn ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn ‘Uthmaan as-Sindee حفظه الله Arabic: صالح بن عبدالعزيز بن عثمان سندي Place of birth: not recorded in the published sources Date of birth: not recorded in the published sources Country: Saudi Arabia Present position Professor (ustaadh) in the Department of ‘Aqeedah, in the Faculty of ‘Aqeedah and […]
Be sure to pray for your children
The third matter concerning supplication: [is] praying for [one’s] children. Strive – O servant of Allaah – in making du’aa for [your] children
Sa’d ash-Shathree
Name and Lineage He is Sa’d ibn Naasir ibn ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Ibraaheem ibn Hamad ibn Muhammad ash-Shathree, his family tracing its lineage back to the tribe of Qahtaan. His Pursuit of Knowledge Dr. Sa’d ibn Naasir ibn ‘Abdul-‘Azeez Abu Habeeb ash-Shathree was raised in a household of knowledge and religion, handed […]
Keep a protective eye over your children
Then, as for you O Father! Observe your children[’s activities] – [even] outside the home. Where did they go? Who do they mix with?