Rights of children

Children are a gift from Allah سبحانه وتعالى and their proper upbringing can attract great rewards for the parents. Allah سبحانه وتعالى has strictly prohibited the killing of children for the fear of poverty or female infanticide as honor killing practiced by the polytheists of Arabia. The mothers have been urged to feed their children for up to two years of age; and if the mother cannot feed the child for any genuine reason, the father should make arrangement for breast feeding of the child. Father is also responsible for the expenses of upbringing of children and for their proper education. Children are rightful heir to their parents’ inheritance after their death. Parents can also benefit their children in this world and in the hereafter by leading a life full of true belief and good deeds.