How do I show that family love is part of Allah’s blessings? 

Parenting Perspective 

The love within a family is one of the most immediate ways a child can experience the care of Allah in their daily life. When you consistently highlight the love between parents, siblings, and relatives as a divine favour, you help your child to see that this affection is not accidental, but is in fact a blessing rooted in faith. This understanding builds a deep sense of gratitude and security, fostering an awareness that Allah nurtures them through the people closest to them. 

Verbally Frame Love as a Divine Gift 

In moments of affection, it is powerful to name the source of that love. When hugging your child, you could say, ‘This hug is a blessing from Allah, who filled our home with so much love.’ After witnessing a kind gesture between siblings, you can highlight it by saying, ‘It is Allah who has placed this love between your hearts.’ Comments like these transform ordinary, affectionate moments into conscious reminders of divine generosity. 

Frame Family Togetherness as a Blessing 

Shared family time, whether during meals, play, or simple conversation, can be framed as a gift from Allah. Simple statements like, ‘Alhamdulillah that Allah allows us to enjoy this meal together,’ or, ‘Allah gave us our family so that we never have to feel alone,’ are very effective. These phrases gently plant the idea that the love we share is in itself a form of divine provision, just like food or shelter. 

Model Gratitude for Your Family 

Allow your children to hear you openly thanking Allah for them. Saying something like, ‘Alhamdulillah, Allah has blessed me so much by making you my child,’ not only reassures them of your deep love but also teaches them to view the bonds of family as something sacred. 

Encourage Personal Gratitude for Family 

You can also encourage your children to thank Allah for their family in their own personal duas. By prompting them to name specific blessings they are grateful for, such as hugs from a parent or laughter with a sibling, they begin to internalise the idea that the love they experience is not just a human emotion but a direct form of divine mercy. 

Through these methods, your child learns to interpret the love within their family not just as a feeling, but as a continuous and beautiful sign of Allah’s blessings. 

Spiritual Insight 

The Quran on Love as a Divine Sign 

Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Rome (30), Verses 21: 

‘And amongst His Signs (of the infinite truth) are that He (Allah Almighty) created for you, your (matrimonial) partners from your species so that you may find tranquillity from them; and designed between you love, tolerance and kindness; indeed, in this there are Signs (of the infinite truth) for the nations that have realisation.’ 

This verse teaches that the affection and mercy found between people are not random occurrences but are in fact direct signs from Allah, intended for our reflection. Sharing this with children helps them to understand that the love within their family is one of the most visible and intimate reminders of His kindness. 

Prophetic Guidance on the Eternal Value of Love 

It is recorded in Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2566, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 

‘Allah will say on the Day of Resurrection: Where are those who loved one another for My sake? Today I shall shelter them in My shade, the day when there is no shade but Mine.’ 

This beautiful hadith reminds us that family love, when it is recognised as a blessing from Allah and is cherished for His sake, carries an eternal significance. By consistently pointing out this deep connection, you guide your children to view every act of love at home not only as a source of worldly comfort but also as a meaningful pathway to Allah’s mercy and reward.