Dar Al-Ifta: Neglecting Children’s Care Is a Serious Sin
Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta stressed that neglecting children’s care or failing to fulfill their rights constitutes a serious sin, emphasizing that children are a major responsibility entrusted to their parents.
Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta has stressed that neglecting children’s care or failing to fulfill their rights constitutes a serious sin that carries religious accountability.
The institution emphasized that children are a major trust placed in the care of their parents and that their proper upbringing and care are among the responsibilities for which parents are accountable before Allah.
Parents’ Responsibility for Caring for Children
Dar Al-Ifta explained in a post published on its official Facebook page that Islamic law gives special attention to children’s rights and considers their proper upbringing and care among the most important family responsibilities.
Prophetic Hadith on Responsibility
The institution cited the Prophet Muhammad’s saying:
“It is sufficient sin for a person to neglect those whom he supports.”
Dar Al-Ifta explained that the prophetic guidance serves as a clear warning against neglecting people whose care and support are the individual’s responsibility, including children.
Childcare Goes Beyond Basic Needs
Upbringing and values are part of parental responsibility
Dar Al-Ifta emphasized that caring for children is not limited to providing food, housing and basic financial needs.
It also includes proper upbringing, instilling moral values and developing balanced personalities capable of assuming responsibility.
Such comprehensive care contributes to raising an aware generation capable of making a positive contribution to society.
Family as the Foundation of Social Stability
A safe environment based on compassion and guidance
Dar Al-Ifta stressed that an aware and responsible family is a cornerstone of a strong and stable society.
It called on parents to fully assume their responsibilities toward their children and provide a healthy and safe environment based on compassion and proper guidance.
Family Awareness Helps Protect Children
Promoting positive values
Dar Al-Ifta explained that strengthening family and educational awareness is among the important objectives it seeks to support because of its role in protecting young people from harmful behavior and promoting positive values within society.
The institution emphasized that caring for children is a shared responsibility between parents and requires continuous awareness of their material, educational and emotional needs.
Is neglecting children considered a sin?
Yes. Dar Al-Ifta stated that neglecting children’s care and failing to fulfill their rights constitutes a serious sin and religious wrongdoing.
Does caring for children only mean providing money?
No. It includes proper upbringing, moral education and meeting children’s basic needs.
Which hadith did Dar Al-Ifta cite?
It cited the Prophet Muhammad’s saying: “It is sufficient sin for a person to neglect those whom he supports.”
Why is the family important to society?
The family plays a fundamental role in raising children and developing balanced personalities, contributing to social stability and positive values.
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