Pakistani parents · Oslo, Norway · “We’ve become more consistent, and the children know that their lessons are part of the weekly routine.”
When you live abroad, you become more conscious about what your children are learning outside school.
Our kids have busy schedules, and finding regular Quran classes nearby was not simple. Some options didn’t work with their school timings, while others involved too much travelling.
We wanted a routine that the children could follow without feeling like Quran lessons were another stressful responsibility. The individual online classes made scheduling easier.
One thing I really value is when the children are encouraged to ask questions about Islamic topics. Sometimes they’ll hear something in class or at school and come home with questions. It’s good for them to have a teacher who can explain things in a way they understand.
Their Quran reading is still a work in progress, and some lessons need repeating. But we’ve become more consistent, and the children know that their lessons are part of the weekly routine.
Alhamdulillah, that was our main goal. I hope they continue learning with the same interest as they get older.
Shared with permission. Names are withheld to protect the family’s privacy.
