Raising Children In Islam
ACTS OF WORSHIP
Taken from introduction: Worship and doctrine are two inseperable
things because doctrine represents the theoretical aspect of Islam
whereas worship represents its practical aspect. So, worship is the
soul of doctrine that gives it life and the mirror that reflects its
image. When a child turns his little face to his lord and responds to
His Commands he is, by this, only fulfilling and satisfying a natural
instinct inside him. Dr. Sa'id al-Buti referred to this saying, "But in
order to make the doctrine strongly implanted in the soul, it must be
irragated with the water of worship. Worship in its various images and
shapes will make the doctrine grow and flourish in the heart and will
make it stand firm in front of the hardships of life".
