Unmodern Aspects of Islam (31): Childhood Lost

 

Unmodern Aspects of Islam

Did you know that children today are exposed to adult fashion, music, and social media trends as early as age 7? Innocence is fading fast—childhood is being traded for premature adulthood.

This rush steals from kids what they can never reclaim. They mimic adult behaviors without understanding them, lose the purity of play, and face pressures their hearts aren’t ready to carry. A childhood lost is a wound to the entire society.

The Prophet ﷺ honored childhood. He greeted children in the streets, played with them, and allowed them space to laugh and grow. He said: “He is not of us who does not have mercy on our young and respect for our elders.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhī, 1921)

The early Muslims preserved innocence. Children learned gradually, protected from corruption, nurtured in play, and eased into responsibility with love and wisdom. That care produced balanced, confident adults rooted in faith.

What about us? Instead of pushing kids into adult culture, let’s guard their innocence. Preserve their play. Teach them slowly. Childhood is not a stage to rush—it’s a blessing to protect.

In a modern world, the Sunnah is our way back to what truly matters.

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