Early years
Sleep and daily routines
Establishing an orderly daily routine for children, in which rest, study and worship each receive their due right.
Resources
Verified guidance from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
Directly sourced from Friday Sermons, Q&A sessions and official publications — no paraphrasing.
Khalifatul Masih V · Friday Sermon
Screen time at night undermines the quality of morning prayer
“You can observe this in most homes that the eldest to the youngest are not offering Fajr Salat on time as they were either watching TV or were online on the Internet until late, watching some program and, as a result, they could not wake up on time.”
Baitul Futuh Mosque, London · 2013-03-15
Verified source
Publication: Al Fazl International, 5 April 2013
- VideoAl Islam (Official)https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/2013-03-15.html
- TextAl Islam (Official)https://www.alislam.org/book/social-media/excessive-use-of-tv-internet-leads-to-neglect-of-worship/
Khalifatul Masih V · Friday Sermon
Household defences against distraction and Satan
“It is important to erect defenses against Satan in our homes that not only protect us from each attack but are also able to launch a counter attack. Do not let Satan enter your life by accepting his love as [true] love.”
Gothenburg Mosque, Sweden · 2016-05-20
Verified source
Publication: Al Fazl International, 10 June 2016
- VideoAl Islam (Official)https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/2016-05-20.html
- TextAl Islam (Official)https://www.alislam.org/book/social-media/excessive-use-of-tv-internet-leads-to-neglect-of-worship/
Trusted online-safety guidance
Verified advice on this topic from recognised child online-safety organisations.
Internet Matters
Keep Children Safe Online: Information, advice, support
“Working with online experts, we're here to provide parent, carers and professionals with advice and support to keep children safe online”
https://www.internetmatters.org/
Common Sense Media
Online Safety — Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between
“Get advice about Online Safety from Common Sense Media editors.”
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/online-safety
ParentLine
Free Parent Helpline
“Free 24/7 parent helpline and online safety helpline for families worldwide. Professional guidance on parental controls, keeping children safe online, internet safety advice, and child protection. Available in 20 languages.”
https://parentline.ai
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