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Is there an Islamic perspective on when to tell children about sex and reproduction?

204 viewsMay 24, 2024General (Misc)reproduction sex

Is there an Islamic perspective on when to tell children about sex and reproduction? My grade 5 child will be learning this in school now. The school sent a form for parents to decide but I’m not sure what is the right choice.

Bismillahi Ta’ala

Walaikum Assalam Warahmatullah

There are two things in the SOGI curriculum; puberty and reproduction. The second does not need to be discussed/addressed until nikah.

As children come of age, they require age-appropriate guidance. I would recommend the Tuhfah books if parents feel comfortable speaking about these topics.

Tuhfatush Shabaab

Tuhfatul Banaat

Alternatively, the Islamic Academy of Coventry (UK) has a thorough presentation that imams & muʿallimāt use. Alhamdulillāh we conducted these workshops this past weekend at Masjid al-Falah (ICNA).

IlmHub is also willing to conduct workshops over the summer holidays provided there are enough registrants.

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