Teaching and guiding them in religion
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Etiquette of Raising Children
Teaching and guiding them in religion
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for his flock. A man is the shepherd of his household and is responsible for them."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Ibn Umar (RA)
Explanation
Raising children in the religion is framed as a form of guardianship for which a parent is accountable.
