We are mistakenly preparing our children for Eid as if it’s a free-for-all celebration. We grant them excessive freedom during these occasions, leading them to believe that engaging in wrongdoing is acceptable.
Every year, we witness a rise in immoral behaviors such as drug use, harassment, sexual promiscuity, gambling, and young girls wandering about with uncovered hair. Both boys and girls partake in these disgraceful acts, seemingly without any concern for consequences, as if they have been given a free pass to engage in such behavior.
Imam Ali (A.S.) teaches us that any day in which one refrains from disobeying Allah is a day of Eid. This highlights that the true spirit of Eid is found in avoiding sin and following divine guidance. However, we have cultivated a culture where we commit some of the gravest sins during these religious occasions.
As parents, it is our responsibility to educate our children that these are sacred times, not opportunities to mimic the excesses of Bollywood or Hollywood.
Religious celebrations should be observed in strict accordance with the teachings of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) and the Holy Quran. Only then can we genuinely claim to be practicing Muslims who adhere to the principles of Islam.
-The author is a freelance writer and can be reached at javeedaliofkashmir@gmail.com
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