News The Murabbi Magazine
19 February 2026
This month’s edition of The Murabbi centres on a simple but profound question: How do we raise children who love the Qur’an? Not merely children who can recite it, but children who turn to it for comfort, guidance, and meaning – children whose lives are shaped by its values.
In this issue’s Q & A, Raising a Hafizah, we are reminded that love for the Qur’an does not emerge overnight. It is nurtured through patience, routine, duʿā, and, most importantly, by parents who live with the Qur’an. Behind every young hafiz or hafizah is a home where the Qur’an is heard, honoured, and loved. Ramadan offers families a powerful opportunity to renew this relationship with the Book of Allah together.
Professor Mohammad Abdalla’s reflection on the Meaning & Scope of Tarbiyah reminds us that Islamic education is more than the transfer of information. He explores tarbiyah through four interconnected dimensions: taʿlīm (imparting knowledge), tadrīs (teaching and pedagogy), taʾdīb (cultivating adab and character), and tazkiyah (spiritual purification and growth). Each completes the others; when one is neglected, tarbiyyah itself is diminished.
This holistic understanding is especially important when considering the diverse needs of our children. In When Tarbiyah Looks Different: Raising Neurodiverse Children with Mercy and Dignity, we are reminded that every child’s path to Allah is unique. Tarbiyah is not one-size-fits-all; it requires mercy, flexibility, and attentiveness. Success lies not in comparison, but in nurturing each child according to their capacity while preserving their dignity and belonging.
Across these pieces runs a shared thread: Tarbiyah begins with tawḥīd – grounding our children in the oneness of Allah and nurturing love for Him, His Book, and His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم. From this foundation, we learn to love our children for His sake and raise them seeking His pleasure.
As we enter this blessed month, may our homes be filled with the sound of Qur’an and our hearts softened by its reminders. May Allah purify our sins, accept our fasting and worship, and allow us to emerge from Ramadan forgiven and drawn closer to His Book. Ameen.