Tip #4: Hold or Attend Tafsir Sessions
The Quran holds a huge wealth of information, probably more than any of us can fully grasp in our lifetime. It is not a storybook, but it is a book full of stories that should guide our lives. This is why, in your (or your child’s) journey to learn and understand the Quran, there should be lessons about the Quran. Learn about the history/background/reason behind a verse or chapter, so that it can deepen your/their understanding of it.
How? You can read up on Tafsirs of verses and chapters of the Quran and share that knowledge with your child. Or you can strive to attend excellent halaqahs (lectures) hosted by local Masaajids around you. You can build this into a family-bonding tradition that will help all of you understand the Quran better.
Having the proper knowledge of the Quran is a duty that every Muslim must fulfill in their lifetime, first and foremost for ourselves. And if you are a parent, there is no greater responsibility that you have towards your child than to help him/her acquire this knowledge so that they can fulfill their life’s purpose of worshipping Allah (ta’ala).
