Bab-ul-Ilm

The Best Gift a Father Can Give His Child

Chapter 5 — Family, Parents and Children

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Said by: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Arabic (عربی):

مَا نَحَلَ وَالِدٌ وَلَداً أَفْضَلَ مِنْ أَدَبٍ حَسَنٍ

English translation:

"No father has ever given his child a gift better than good manners."

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💡 Explanation: Money and toys pass away, but good manners stay with a child for life. The greatest gift parents can give is teaching their child how to behave, speak and treat others.

💡 Remember:

Money and toys pass away, but good manners stay with a child for life.