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Raising Righteous Children

Merging classical Islamic Tarbiyah with modern developmental psychology for today's parents.

In Islam, children are described as both a "comfort to the eyes" and a profound Amanah (divine trust). This course equips parents, educators, and future parents with the practical tools to foster a home of deep love, clear boundaries, and unshakeable faith — combining classical Tarbiyah with modern developmental psychology.

Dr. Amira Khalid

Instructor

Dr. Amira Khalid

Rating

4.8

Duration

6 Weeks

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Effort

2 Sessions/Week · 6 Weeks

Access

Lifetime Access · Mobile & Desktop

Reward

Certificate of Completion from UIA

Course Curriculum

Current Parents · Expecting Parents · Youth Counselors & Educators
Module 1: The Foundations of Islamic Parenting (Week 1)
2 Lessons
Class 1: The Parental Amanah Understanding children as a test and a trust, and the necessity of working on one's own character before correcting the child.
Class 2: The Prophetic Model of Parenting Analyzing the empathy, playfulness, and emotional intelligence the Prophet (PBUH) displayed with children like Hasan, Husayn, and Anas ibn Malik.
Module 2: The Years of Play & Attachment [Ages 0–7] (Week 2)
2 Lessons
Class 3: Building Secure Attachment The psychology of the early years, the importance of physical affection, and instilling the love of Allah over the fear of punishment.
Class 4: Teaching by Modeling How children absorb the environment (Fitrah). Making the Qur'an and Salah a natural, joyful part of the home.
Module 3: The Years of Instruction & Boundaries [Ages 7–14] (Week 3)
2 Lessons
Class 5: The Command for Salah Practical, positive strategies for transitioning children into praying consistently by age 10 without causing religious resentment.
Class 6: Positive Discipline vs. Punitive Control Establishing clear household rules, natural consequences, and navigating temper tantrums with Prophetic patience (Hilm).
Module 4: The Years of Friendship & Mentorship [Ages 14+] (Week 4)
2 Lessons
Class 7: Navigating the Teenage Brain Understanding adolescent development and shifting from a "manager" role to a "mentor" and trusted friend.
Class 8: Addressing Modern Challenges Having open, faith-based conversations about peer pressure, gender interactions, modesty, and social media.
Module 5: Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health (Week 5)
2 Lessons
Class 9: Validating Emotions Teaching children how to process anger, sadness, and anxiety through an Islamic lens (reliance on Allah, power of Du'a).
Class 10: Recognizing Red Flags Distinguishing between normal teenage mood swings and clinical issues requiring professional psychological intervention.
Module 6: Building a Resilient Family Culture (Week 6)
2 Lessons
Class 11: Screen Time & Digital Boundaries Creating realistic, enforceable technology pacts for the home to protect focus and innocence.
Class 12: Crafting a Family Legacy Establishing family traditions, weekly Halaqahs, and community service habits. Presentation of the Family Culture Blueprint.

Assessment & Certification

Reflection journals, role-playing conflict resolution scenarios, and a final "Family Culture & Values Blueprint" presentation.

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Dr. Amira Khalid

Dr. Amira Khalid

Islamic Child Psychology Expert | Parenting Coach

Dr. Amira Khalid holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Toronto, with a specialization in Islamic Tarbiyah methodology. She has counseled over 1,000 families across North America and authored three books on raising emotionally resilient Muslim children in the modern era. Her approach bridges the timeless wisdom of the Sunnah with evidence-based psychological frameworks.

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Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the correct Prophetic approach based on the child's developmental stage: Play (0–7), Instruction (7–14), Mentorship (14+).
  • Design a home environment that teaches the love, mercy, and protection of Allah before introducing concepts of rules and fear.
  • Replace yelling or purely punitive measures with communication, natural consequences, and empathetic boundary-setting.
  • Establish realistic, mutually agreed-upon digital boundaries that protect youth from the harms of social media.
  • Confidently discuss complex contemporary issues (identity, peer pressure, societal norms) with teens using an open, faith-centered approach.
  • Create a tangible, personalized family mission statement outlining core values, daily traditions, and long-term spiritual goals.