*10 Things to hand down to your daughter*

MashAllah Great Ideas to pass to your children, inshAllah!

1. Knowledge of and love for Allah and the deen. This is one of the most
precious and enduring gifts you can pass down to your daughter, one that
will benefit her in this life and the next.

2. Memorisation of the Qur’an. No matter how little you have memorised
yourself, push your daughter to memorise as much she can. Encourage her and
help her to revise. It will stand her in good stead in her life and will be
a source of reward for you after your death as well.

3. A good example of Muslim womanhood. Most girls look to their mothers for
guidance. Embody the characteristics of a strong, faithful Muslimah and she
will be inspired to follow your example.

4. A sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Instil a sense of confidence in
your child by encouraging her skills, talents and personality to develop.
Make her feel secure in her identity and show her that she is loved and
appreciated. This will have a positive impact on her future relationships
and how she interacts with the world.

5. A sense of modesty. Instil a love for hijab in your daughter and
encourage her to be modest, never boastful or conceited, in all areas of her
life.

6. Your language. If you speak Arabic, be sure to teach it to her so that
she has the key to the understanding of the Qur’an. Also, if you have a
mother tongue or speak a second language yourself, pass it on: a second or
third language is always an asset, whether in a study, work or social
environment.

7. A skill that you have. If you are an avid gardener, knitter or love
painting, pass your skill onto your daughter. With so many ‘traditional’
skills being lost in today’s fast-paced world, you owe it to her to share
your knowledge and pass it on to the next generation.

8. Your favourite recipes. Yes, teach your daughter how to cook! Be it from
a cookbook, an original recipe or passed down from your mother or even your
grandmother, we all have our own trademark recipes: pass them on to your
daughter and encourage her to develop some specialities of her own.

9. Housekeeping skills. Instil good housekeeping habits in all your children
and encourage them to take pride in a neat and tidy home. Pass any tricks or
shortcuts on so that your daughter is well-equipped when she has a home of
her own.

10. Your family history. Give her a sense of her roots and heritage by
sharing your family story with her. Acquaint her with her family tree and
teach her the lessons learned by the different generations. Hopefully, she
will do the same with her children, insha Allah.

-Author Unknown.