Some of my favourite moments with my children aren’t big days out or special events.
They’re the little chats in the car, the quick “Guess what happened!” stories during dinner, and the silly giggles over nothing.
Our children’s connection with God can grow in exactly the same way, through sharing special moments and small, everyday conversations.
It’s the little moments that build up over time:
🙏 A thank you,
🐈 A sense of awe at something amazing He’s made,
💬 Or a whispered “please help” in a tricky moment.
And the best part?
These moments are already happening every day, in the car, in the kitchen, walking home from school.
We can simply bring God into them by talking to Him out loud together.
For example:
🍽 While cooking dinner together:
“God, please help this turn out well.”
And when it’s ready: “Thank You, God — You always take care of us.”
🐱 Spotting a Cute Cat:
“God, You make the most adorable animals.”
😢 When Your Child is Upset:
“God, You’re the only one who truly understands how we feel… even when we can’t find the words.”
When we speak to God like this, we show our children that He’s someone we can check in with at any time, just like a close friend who’s always there for us.
And that’s the point.
It’s a friendship.
A real relationship. 💕
One made extraordinary by who it’s with — our Loving Lord.
When children get used to talking to God like this, something wonderful happens:
Prayer (salah) starts to feel like part of that same conversation, a time when they keep talking to Him, recognising how truly wonderful He is, and asking Him for guidance.
💡 Something to Try This Week
Pick one everyday moment with your child, a laugh, a challenge, something amazing you see and ‘chat’ to God out loud together. Keep it short, simple, and natural.
When they see you doing this, it helps them see God as close, caring, and always there.
And when they understand salah, that closeness grows even more.
Ayesha
Our Muslim Kids (OMK)
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