More than 130 parents joined a virtual counselling session on Friday evening, hosted by Aisha Academy Canada and the Boys Hifzul Quran School, exploring how Islamic teachings can guide modern parenting.
The webinar, titled “Trust and Truth: Building a Strong Bond with Your Children,” brought together psychotherapists, educators, and religious school coordinators to address challenges facing families with children enrolled in or considering Quran memorisation programs.
Ambreen Agha, a psychotherapist on the panel, emphasised that strong parent-child relationships are built through daily presence rather than control. “Children need to feel understood before they receive guidance,” she said, encouraging parents to listen before offering advice or religious reminders.
“A strong parent-child relationship is not built on control. It is built on mercy, patience, and most importantly, presence.”
Ambreen Agha, Psychotherapist
Dr Naureen Sohail, a language therapist, drew on examples from the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa), including his gentle treatment of grandchildren during prayer, to illustrate that tenderness and spiritual discipline can coexist.
Panellists addressed questions about screen time, cultural expectations around obedience, and how parents can repair past mistakes. A recurring theme was the importance of emotional safety, with speakers noting that children who feel safe telling the truth at home are less likely to hide struggles later in life.
The event also provided admission details for upcoming Hifz program cohorts, with applications now open for the 2026 academic year.
Dr Tauseef Khan, National Secretary of Talim for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Canada, offered closing remarks, noting that research supports the calming effect of intergenerational relationships on children.
