How can one answer the questions of a three-year-old girl about the nature of God, His seeing, and His hearing in a way that suits her understanding?
Establishing sound doctrine for children is important, and Islam has emphasized raising children upon monotheism. One of the secrets behind the desirability of the Adhan (call to prayer) in a newborn's ear is that the first words they hear are about the greatness and oneness of Allah. It is important to answer children's religious questions in a manner appropriate for their age, similar to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) teaching of Ibn Abbas. If a girl asks about Allah, answer that He is the One who gave us our head, eyes, food, and drink. If she asks how Allah sees and hears us, say that He hears and sees us, but we do not know how. If she asks where Allah is, say: In the sky. It is recommended to read the book "Raising Children in Islam" by Sheikh Abdullah Nasih Ulwan.
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