How do I pair Sujood Shukr with noticing small daily wins? 

Parenting Perspective 

Children are often taught to celebrate only their big milestones, such as passing exams, winning prizes, or reaching a birthday. However, their daily ‘small wins’, like showing kindness, being patient, or making a sincere effort, also deserve recognition. Teaching them to perform Sujood Shukr (the prostration of gratitude) as a way to notice and thank Allah Almighty for these small moments helps to connect their emotional growth with a deep sense of spiritual grounding. 

Teach That Gratitude is for Everyday Moments 

You can explain to your child, ‘Sujood Shukr is not just for big miracles; it is also for all the little things that Allah gives us every single day.’ This helps to normalise the act of thanking Allah for everyday successes, such as finishing their homework on time or showing patience with a sibling. 

Model the Practice in Your Own Life 

When something good happens in your day, you can say out loud, ‘Alhamdulillah, I should make Sujood Shukr for this.’ Even if you are not able to prostrate at that exact moment, the act of acknowledging the blessing aloud helps your children to see that gratitude is a continuous and natural part of life. 

Create a Habit of Nightly Reflection 

Encourage your children to name one ‘daily win’ at night, just before they go to sleep. You can then say ‘Alhamdulillah’ together or perform a short Sujood. This helps to make gratitude a part of their daily routine, rather than just an occasional event. 

Focus on Effort as a Cause for Gratitude 

It is important to celebrate their acts of effort, not just the final outcome. You could say, ‘You tried again even when it was hard; that in itself is a win.’ Pairing Sujood with the recognition of effort teaches children that Allah values their sincerity, not only their results. 

This simple practice helps to turn gratitude into a steady and beautiful habit, helping your children to connect their daily emotional resilience with a constant divine awareness. 

Spiritual Insight 

In the Islamic tradition, gratitude (shukr) is a foundational principle. It is seen as a direct cause of the increase of blessings and a reflection of a heart that is connected to its Lord. 

Gratitude as a Means of Increasing Blessings 

Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Ibraheem (14), Verse 7: 

‘And (remember) when your Sustainer made this declaration; (saying that): “If you show gratitude, I (Allah Almighty) will indeed, amplify them for you (provisions and sustenance); however, if you become ungrateful, then indeed, My punishment is Meticulous (in execution)”.’ 

This verse reminds us that expressing gratitude, even for the smallest of wins, is a means of attracting an increase in blessings from Allah. 

The Prophetic Example of Everyday Gratitude 

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would turn to Allah in gratitude for both the big and small moments of goodness in his life, teaching his followers that prostration is a beautiful expression of thankfulness. 

It is recorded in Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 1394, that when something pleasing happened to the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, or he was given good news, he would: 

‘Fall down in prostration, thanking Allah.’ 

This hadith teaches us that gratitude in Sujood is not limited to extraordinary events, but can and should extend to the everyday joys and reliefs that we experience. 

By pairing Sujood Shukr with your children’s small daily wins, you are teaching them that Allah Almighty values both the ordinary and the extraordinary moments in their lives. They will grow with hearts that are trained to seek out blessings in every corner of life, finding joy in their effort, their progress, and their faith.