Familiarity with the Hereafter through Quranic verses and storytelling can help children better understand the concept of life after death.
Familiarizing children with the concept of the Hereafter is one of the essential duties of parents in their religious upbringing. The Holy Quran refers to the significance of the Hereafter in several verses, emphasizing that humans should consider their worldly life in light of the afterlife. For instance, in Surah Al-Imran, verse 185, it mentions: 'Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your full compensation on the Day of Resurrection. And whoever is removed from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has certainly succeeded.' This verse can initiate discussions with children about the reality of life and how they should approach it. To introduce children to the Hereafter, parents can share stories from the Quran or Hadith. It's also helpful to pose questions related to Heaven and Hell and the concept of life after death, allowing children to understand the consequences of their actions more profoundly. The Quran also highlights this message in Surah Al-Mu’minun, verses 99 and 100, stating, 'Until, when death comes to one of them, he says, 'My Lord, send me back so that I might do righteousness in that which I left behind.' No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.' Discussing such verses can further illustrate the importance of the Hereafter. Parents should choose simple and age-appropriate language in their conversations to ensure children understand the significance of the Hereafter and learn its relevance in their lives.
Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your full compensation on the Day of Resurrection.
Until, when death comes to one of them, he says, 'My Lord, send me back so that I might do righteousness in that which I left behind.' No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected.
Once upon a time, a girl named Sara asked her father, 'Dad, what does death mean? What happens after that?' Her father lovingly explained that the Quran states that after death, life continues in a different form, and she would go to either Heaven or Hell. Upon hearing this, Sara pondered and decided to do good deeds so that one day she could go to Paradise.