Gratitude to Allah

Gratitude doesn’t come naturally.

Children aren’t born knowing how to appreciate a roof over their heads, a meal on the table, or the warmth of a parent’s hug. It’s something they learn—slowly, quietly, through what they see and hear every day.

If you’re a parent who wants to raise children who recognize and thank Allah for what they have, you’re not alone. And you’re not too late.

At Ijaazah Academy, we work with families from all over the world. Many of them ask the same question: How can I teach my child to be grateful to Allah in a real and lasting way?

Let’s break it down.

1. Children Imitate What They See

Start with yourself.

Before teaching a child to say Alhamdulillah, say it out loud in your own life. Say it when food arrives. Say it when you find your lost keys. Say it when you hear good news—or even when things don’t go as planned.

Kids pick up tone and emotion more than words. If they see you genuinely grateful to Allah, they’ll learn what that looks like.

Real example? One of our students, age 7, surprised her mother by saying Alhamdulillah after falling down. Why? She had heard her Quran teacher calmly saying it every time something small went wrong.

2. Talk About Blessings—Often

Make it part of your routine.

At bedtime, ask your child:
“What are three good things that happened today?”

They might say:

• I played with my cousin.
• I had mango juice.
• I didn’t have to do homework.

That’s fine.

After they list their blessings, say:
“Alhamdulillah for all that. Allah is very kind to us.”

Keep it short. Repeat it often. It sticks.

3. Use Stories from the Quran

Nothing captures a child’s attention like a good story.

The Quran is full of people who showed—or forgot—gratitude. Share these stories in a way your child understands.

Start with Prophet Nuh (AS). After building the ark, he kept thanking Allah. Then talk about Qarun, who became proud of his wealth and forgot where it came from.

Don’t turn it into a lecture. Just tell the story and pause to ask: “Who gave him that blessing?”
“Did he thank Allah?”

Let your child think it through.

4. Connect Simple Things to Allah

When it rains, say:
“Look at this rain. Who sends it down?”

When the power comes back after a blackout, say:
“Alhamdulillah, Allah gave us light again.”

Link everyday moments to the Giver of all things.

Over time, your child will start making these connections without being prompted. That’s the goal.

5. Avoid Complaining Around Them

This one’s hard.

But every time we complain about food, weather, or traffic, our kids absorb that attitude. They learn to focus on what’s missing, not what’s present.

Try to keep your complaints out of earshot. Or better, replace them with short praises: “It’s hot today, but Alhamdulillah we have cold water.”

Balance your honesty with a reminder of Allah’s blessings.

6. Practice Giving Together

When your child gives to someone else, they realize how much they already have.

It doesn’t have to be big.

• Let them put coins in a charity box.
• Help them donate toys they no longer use.
• Visit a family in need and bring something together.

Afterward, talk about it.
“We gave something small, but it meant a lot. Allah gave us enough to share.”

7. Enroll Them in Classes That Reinforce These Values

Learning the Quran isn’t just about memorizing. It’s about building a connection with Allah.

At Ijaazah Academy, many of our teachers help children reflect on the meanings of verses. When a student learns: “وَإِن تَعُدُّوا نِعْمَةَ اللَّهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَا”
(If you tried to count Allah’s blessings, you couldn’t)

—they pause. They start to see their toys, their parents, even their heartbeat as blessings.

That reflection matters. That’s what stays with them.

Gratitude Is a Seed

It won’t grow overnight.

But if you keep watering it—by example, by conversation, by teaching—it starts to take root.

At Ijaazah, we believe that Quran education isn’t separate from character building. It’s one and the same. Gratitude is part of faith. And children learn faith not just by what we say, but by how we live it in front of them.

Want to Raise a Grateful Child?

Start today with a Quran class that teaches meaning, not just memorization.
Book a trial class at Ijaazah Academy and make the Quran part of your child’s daily life.