🧒 Raising children (tarbiyah) · #67

My young child has trouble falling asleep at night. How do I build a calm bedtime routine?

Young children fall asleep more easily when their evening follows the same calm sequence every day. Set a fixed bedtime, and reduce bright lights and screens for an hour beforehand because they stimulate the brain. Make a short sequence: bath or wash, pyjamas, the bedtime dua and one or two short surahs, then dim the lights. A soft voice and cuddles help their body feel safe. Avoid exciting games close to bedtime. If they wake up frightened, stay with them a while without getting angry. Over time their body learns the signals that it is time to rest. See du'a & prayer.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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