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Kissing and Showing Mercy to Children
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
A man saw the Prophet ﷺ kissing his grandson and said, "I have ten children and have never kissed any of them." The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever does not show mercy will not be shown mercy."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 5997
The Science
Warm physical affection from parents builds a child's sense of security and emotional development, and models the mercy the Prophet ﷺ embodied.
How to Practice
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Kiss and hug your children daily
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Tell them you love them in words
3
Be gentle and patient with their mistakes
4
Show affection openly without embarrassment
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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