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Health and Fitness, - Nourish Your Child's Bodyand Mind

As parents, we try to protect our children from anything and
everything that we feel may harm them. We warn them of the dangers of
strangers; we teach them the importance of safety on the playground
and during other outdoor activities; we caution them about crossing
the street. But how much care and concern do we have about their
nutrition and the food that goes into their bodies? Of course, we are
worried about them getting enough to eat and drink; we want them to
have three meals a day, we want them to want for nothing, but do we
really care enough to ensure that they have eight glasses of water,
five servings of fruits and vegetables, 5-7 servings of grains, etc?
For most of us, the answer is an embarrassed "No." Surely, we care
about our children, but we are just not diligent enough nor do we have
enough time in the day to be sure that they have exactly the right
amount of every type of food that they need.
Whether Toddler or Teen: Making Nutrition Fun
No matter how old or young our children are, it's always our job while
they are under our care and supervision to be sure that they are
healthy and well cared for. One way to be sure of this is to be sure
that they are eating well and making sure that they understand the
importance of good nutrition. When our children are toddlers, this
seems to present a completely different set of challenges. Young kids
are picky about the colors and smells and textures of foods. They
don't like to try new things. Some studies indicate that it could take
as many as eighteen attempts or suggestions before a child will try
something new. As a parent, this can be frustrating and time
consuming.
However, there are a few strategies that we can try to encourage our
youngsters to eat their colors, shapes, textures, and everything in
between:
1. Eat meals together. A family that eats together is likely to enjoy
a variety of foods and the kids are more likely to eat broccoli or
whole-wheat rolls if everyone else is eating them, as well. Also, in
the midst of conversation, everything tastes better.
2. Disguise as many foods as you can, as a parent and cook. When
possible, puree the spinach in your pasta sauce, serve whole wheat
pasta instead of semolina. Be as creative as you can be and need to
be; your family will get their essential vitamins and minerals, and
you will have to fight with the kids that much less.
3. Offer variety whenever possible, as soon as possible. The older a
toddler will get, the more he can get set in his ways. Kids can become
incredible creatures of habit. Once they decide they love mac n'
cheese, for example, they might decide that this is all they want to
eat for the next two months. If you can introduce many other foods to
them and they are willing 'to bite,' then they will be more likely to
not latch onto any one food. This will enable them enhance their diet
significantly.
4. Set a good example. When our kids see us eating our fruits and
veggies, drinking our eight glasses of water, choosing frozen yogurt
over ice cream, they will begin to recognize the importance of taking
care of the bodies that Allah Almighty gave us. More importantly, we
can also teach them the importance of taking care of the bodies that
Allah Almighty gave us. More importantly, we can also teach them the
importance of moderation: Our children should learn as early as
possible not to waste and not to overindulge. In fact, the Prophet,
sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, recommended that we fill our stomachs
one third with food, one third with drink and one third with air.
Anything more than that would be considered indulgent - not to mention
harmful to the body and can cause illness and laziness.
Food Fun for Toddlers
For older kids and teens, involving them in the food preparation
process helps get them interested in food and nutrition. When they are
between the ages of about 5-10, parents can ask children to help with
simple tasks like the following:
1. Planning meals. Ask your child for ideas and suggestions on what
they would like to have for lunch at school or for dinner for the
whole family. Give them two or three choices and have them select one.
They should choose a meat, a fruit and/or vegetable and some grain.
Explain to them the significance and necessity of the different types
of foods that our body needs.
2. Have your children help with the preparation whenever possible, and
try to make it fun. They can chop the veggies and wash the rice; if
you measure the spices, they can dump them into the saucepan. If you
supervise, they can blend or puree with the blender or mixer.
3. Make your recipes fun. If you are having pizza for dinner, make
mini pizzas instead. Buy mini dough and have each child prepare his or
her own pizza. Lay out the sauce, cheese, and toppings and let them go
wild. Of course, they have to help with the clean up, but you will be
pleasantly surprised at how many veggies a child will eat when she
makes her own pizza.
Teaching Teens Nutritional Essentials
Teens obviously can take on a lot more than merely chopping some
onions and grating some cheese for you. Rather than dictating to them
what's for dinner, why not have them tell you for a change? Let them
choose one or two nights a week )when their school work's not such a
load( and they can prepare dinner from start to finish. This can
include deciding what to make, giving you a grocery list of what
they'll need )or they can do the shopping themselves(, making the meal
)with or without your help( and then serving it. And yes, if they want
to use our good dishes, we must allow it!
Teens will develop most of their habits and manners by this age about
how they will raise their own children.
Allowing them to 'practice' in your home before they have one of their
own is the best way to make sure that they know the importance of
balanced meals, good nutrition, family meals together, gracious
hospitality, and appropriate Islamic manners. As a vital part of their
training, we should be sure that they know how to not only provide
good food for themselves and their family, but how to do so
efficiently, on a budget, in a pleasant manner, and with the best
intention. This means that they need to keep in mind their health,
their manners, their enjoyment, and their lifestyle.
As with every aspect of our lives, we have to incorporate Islamic
manners and etiquettes. We have to be sure to give thanks before our
meals; be grateful after each meal; be sure to give charity regularly
to remember those who don't have as much as we do; avoid wasting food
and throwing food out; avoid eating from that which is unlawful, and
choose from foods and drinks that are permissible and good for us.
There are manners and etiquettes that we should observe when it comes
to eating and drinking. There are things that we should )and should
not( say and do.
Our children learn from us these manners and it's up to us to teach
them the best way to not only observe them but remember them at the
opportune times and then be able to teach their own families when that
time comes. As parents, we must set an example by showing them that
it's not only important to put good food into our bodies but
understand the significance of caring and respecting our bodies. We
show our children respect for our mind and body by exercising, eating
right, worshipping and giving due thanks. What our children learn from
this will extend far beyond their youth; it will yield for them a
lifetime of healthy and happy memories.

Personal, - Hidden Power in the PureDisposition - I

We face a huge challenge when we bring up our children, that is, we
are not alone in bringing them up but the whole society contributes to
the process. Television, school, friends and the internet are all
contributing to the upbringing process, particularly after the globe
has become like a small village after the gigantic development in mass
media and the fact that cultures can easily move from one place to
another. This poses a huge challenge to the upbringing of our
children. How shall we protect them from the other stormy trends of
upbringing that are broadcast by the mass media and which spread by
means of the street, school and clubs, from one to the other? Allaah
The Almighty favored us by a power which helps us in the process of
upbringing - it is a hidden power that no body knows except the one
who appreciates it. It is, indeed, a gift from Allaah, The Lord of the
Worlds.
This hidden power is the pure disposition that Allaah The Almighty
created in mankind. No matter how man changes, this hidden power calls
him to take him back to the path of truth. Allaah The Almighty Says
)what means(:}So direct your face toward the religion, inclining to
truth. ]Adhere to[ the Fitrah of Allaah upon which He has created
]all[ people. No change should there be in the creation of Allaah.
That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not
know.{]Quran 30:30[ The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam,
said:"Every human is born on Fitrah )sound innate inclination to the
truth(."Ash-Shawkaani, may Allaah have mercy upon him, commented,
"Every child is born with an inclination to the true religion, so if
he adheres to another religion, this would be due to an external
factor that happened to him after birth. The factors might be changes
on the part of his parents or those responsible for raising him."
Therefore, people assuming the upbringing process must be certain that
any changes in the child's innate disposition are due to those who
bring him up. That is because the child is like the whitest blank
paper. Dr. 'Abdullaah Naasih 'Ulwaan says,
Educationists and moralists believe that the child is born with the
natural inclination to Tawheed )Islamic monotheism( and faith in
Allaah The Almighty, and with the origin of purity and innocence.
Thus, when he is given a conscious upbringing at home, righteous
social companionship and a faith-boosting educational environment, he
will grow with firm faith, virtuous morals and a righteous upbringing.
This faith-based fact was confirmed by the Quran and the Prophet,
sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and was proved evident by educationists
and moralists.
Sayyid Qutb, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said, "Thus, the Surah
)Qur'anic chapter( links human nature with the nature of this
religion. Both are made by Allaah The Almighty, in accordance with the
law of existence; both are mutually harmonious in their natures and
objectives. Human nature is set on a firm basis, and so is the divine
religion. When people deviate from the proper path of nature, only
divine religion turns them back to it, since it is in full harmony
with both the human and universal nature.
Pure disposition is a divine gift
This innate belief is a gift from Allaah The Almighty which helps and
supports you in raising your child. It also serves as an internal call
which permanently echoes in the heart of every Muslim, urging him to
return to the path of truth. This call, no matter how distant man is
from and disobedient to his Lord Allaah, keeps echoing loudly within
his body and stimulates his reproaching soul, calling him, "Turn back
to Allaah The Almighty."
Dear parent, or anyone assuming the responsibility of the upbringing
process, you have an irresistible power called "the call of Fitrah
)innate belief(" which:
- constitutes the inner call inside every person to do good and avoid evil
- stimulates man's reproaching soul when he does something evil
- stirs the inner feeling that death and resurrection are inevitable
- awakens man's conscience
Since Allaah The Almighty supported you with this power, your duty is
only to provide a good role model and accustom your child to
righteousness. By doing so, you are playing the greatest role in
shaping, preparing and raising your child successfully. It is a trust
you carry on your shoulders and you have to meet Allaah The Almighty
successful in fulfilling it on the Day of Resurrection.
The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, utilized the Companions' Fitrah
The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, perfectly utilized the
power of Fitrah with his noble Companions, may Allaah be pleased with
them. He made it a basis for raising them on the immortal meanings of
Islam. A very clear example is Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq, may Allaah be
pleased with him, who is the most trustworthy man in this Ummah
)nation(. The calls of the innate belief were blowing in his heart
since an early age, implying, "These idols can neither bring about
benefit nor inflict harm, and that Allaah The Almighty is One and the
only Deity worthy of worship." Yet, he needed to see the role model
that affirmed, venerated and strengthened this innate belief. The
Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, was the best role model for
him, and Abu Bakr, may Allaah be pleased with him, was the first man
to embrace Islam without hesitation. The reason was his innate belief.
Listen to Abu Bakr, may Allaah be pleased with him, talking about his
childhood and how his innate belief barred him from worshiping idols.
In a group of the Companions of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa
sallam,, Abu Bakr, may Allaah be pleased with him, said, "I have never
prostrated to an idol. When I became mature, Abu Quhaafah took me by
hand and went to a site where idols were set up. He said to me, "These
are your high and lofty gods," then he left me alone. I drew near to
an idol and said: "I am hungry, feed me," but it did not reply. I
said: "I am naked, clothe me," but it did not reply. So, I threw a
stone at its face, and it collapsed."
The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, utilized this innate
belief that was firmly inculcated in the heart of Abu Bakr, may Allaah
be pleased with him, to introduce to Islam the most trustworthy man in
this Ummah, his companion in the cave and his first successor.

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Personal, - Hidden Power in the PureDisposition - II

See how the pure disposition was a strong reason for the guidance of
Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq, may Allaah be pleased with him. Also, look at
'Abdullaah ibn Mas'ood, may Allaah be pleased with him, whose pure
disposition prevented him from giving the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi
wa sallam, some of the milk entrusted to him. He told the Prophet,
sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, "I am a trusted boy." Ibn Mas'ood, may
Allaah be pleased with him, said,
I was herding sheep for 'Uqbah ibn Abu Mu'ayt, and one day the
Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and Abu Bakr passed by me. The
Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said:"O boy, do you have some
milk for us to drink?"I said, "Yes, but I am entrusted to look after
it." He said:"Do you have a ewe that has not been copulated by a ram
)i.e. does not produce milk(?"I brought him a ewe and when he rubbed
its udder, it produced milk. The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa
sallam, milked it and let Abu Bakr drink, then he said to the
udder:"Shrink )i.e. stop producing milk(", and it stopped. I said, "O
Messenger of Allaah, teach me the like of what you said." He wiped my
head and said:"May Allaah have mercy upon you! You are a knowledgeable
boy."]Ibn Hibbaan[
In another narration, Ibn Mas'ood, may Allaah be pleased with him, said,
I went to the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and said, "Teach
me these good words." He said:"You are a knowledgeable boy."Later on,
I learned from the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, himself
seventy Surahs that no body disputes with me on." ]Ahmad[ ]Al-Albaani:
Saheeh[
The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, took advantage of the pure
innate belief of 'Abdullaah ibn Mas'ood, may Allaah be pleased with
him, who later became the best man from whom the Quran was learnt, and
the man who brought the head of Abu Jahl the pharaoh of this Ummah
)nation( to the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
Thus, a child is a very white blank paper that you draw on with your
own hands. You can utilize and invest this pure disposition in raising
your child as the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, did or do
the opposite. For that reason, Imaam Al-Ghazaali, may Allaah have
mercy upon him, said,
A child is a trust with his parents, and his pure heart is an intact
jewel that has no inscriptions or drawings. The child's heart is
susceptible to every inscription and is inclined to whatever is
offered to it. If he gets used to and is taught goodness, he will grow
on goodness and his parents, teachers and those who brought him up
will be happy in this life and in the Hereafter. If he gets used to
evil and is left like animals, he will be miserable and doomed, and
the sin will be burdened on his guardian and those put in his charge.
Absence of sound upbringing affects the Fitrah
Man's pure disposition is badly affected when it lacks the appropriate
atmosphere which helps it to develop and benefit from its power and
impact on the child's upbringing. The pure disposition may be
distorted as a result of the corrupt environment in which the child
lives, the parents' negligence, and the children's integration with
the other ways of upbringing in the society.
This happens when the role model does not play his role at home as an
important means of upbringing, and thus, matters take the opposite
direction; what is right becomes wrong and what is wrong becomes
right. Nevertheless, man's pure disposition does not completely die
and it is not meant to die; it searches for a role model in another
place and a sincere source for upbringing. Once it finds that role
model and source, it returns to the right path.
Raising a single child on Islam, like raising one thousand children or
all children, requires the presence of the Muslim household, the
Muslim street, the Muslim school and the Muslim society. All these
factors together have a far-reaching impact on raising children and
shaping them in their own fashion. They raise the children either upon
constantly observing Islam or on deviation. We cannot overlook the
impact of the child's temperament as well as the new and old habits
inherited from the parents and family on forming his personality since
he was born to them and influenced by them before the house, the
street, the school or the society affected and molded him.
Once a sound upbringing is absent or the upbringing and guidance are
corrupt, deviations resulting from hereditary factors take root
instead of being corrected; and aggravate instead of being improved.
Hence, people presume that heredity is dominant and critical in
shaping the child's personality. However, it is not like that. This
presumption may only be correct when inherited habits are left without
guidance, exactly as everything aggravates and exacerbates when it is
left free. It is not because it is strongly and violently incorporated
in his nature; rather, it is because nothing hinders or trims it, and
thus, it continues its way.
Ivy has the most delicate branches because it is a climbing plant and
cannot support itself. This plant must depend on something to climb
and grow on. How does this plant look when it is fully grown, and
climbs on and intertwines with other things? It blocks the way and you
can hardly pass through its branches.

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