What Islamic reminder helps them uphold adab online? 

Parenting Perspective 

Connecting Adab to Identity 

The online world often feels less serious to children, which can lead to a shortcut in manners, sarcasm, or careless words. However, the principles of adab respect, humility, and kindness apply just as much online as they do in person. To help your child, you should frame their online conduct as a form of worship, where every message reflects their character and their accountability to Allah Almighty. 

Remind your children that nothing is hidden. You can explain that online actions, like spoken words, are recorded and carry consequences. Say to them, “Even what you type is written down, so choose words that please Allah.” This shifts their focus from casual typing to conscious communication. 

You should also encourage them to see good manners online as part of having a strong Muslim identity. You can tell them, “Your adab shows people who you are respectful, kind, and mindful, even in a message.” This makes digital etiquette a reflection of their faith and not just a set of rules. 

Celebrating Positive Examples 

When your children show patience, send kind words, or use respectful replies online, you should acknowledge their behaviour. You can say, “That is beautiful adab this is what Islam teaches.” Positive reinforcement anchors their behaviour in a sense of pride and purpose. 

Spiritual Insight 

Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Qaaf (50), Verse 18: 

‘(Man) is unable to utter a single word, without him being closely observed (and all actions being recorded), who is always present.’ 

This reminds us that every word, whether spoken, typed, or shared is noted, and believers must guard their communication with care. 

It is recorded in Jami Tirmidhi, Hadith 1162, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 

‘The most complete of the believers in faith are those who are best in character.’ 

This teaches us that good manners are not optional extras but are the very measure of our faith itself, including in online spaces. By giving this Islamic reminder, you help your child see online adab as a part of their accountability to Allah Almighty and their expression of faith. They will learn that respectful language, humility, and kindness are inseparable from being a Muslim whether they are face-to-face or behind a screen.