Every Muslim parent shares the same quiet hope: that their child will grow up loving the Book of Allah. But love is not inherited automatically — it is nurtured, day by day, through warmth, consistency and example. At Hisar Academy, an Islamic school in Los Angeles, we see this transformation happen every year. Here are the habits that make the difference.
1. Make the Quran a Source of Joy, Not Pressure
Children learn to love what they associate with comfort and connection. Read Quran together in a calm moment, celebrate small milestones, and never use memorisation as a punishment. When the Quran feels like a gift rather than a chore, attachment follows naturally.
2. Be the Example You Want to See
Children imitate what they witness far more than what they are told. When they see their parents reciting, reflecting and living by the Quran, they absorb that it matters. Your own relationship with the Book is the most powerful lesson your child will ever receive.
3. Small, Consistent Doses
The Prophet ﷺ taught that the most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if small. Ten focused minutes every day builds more than an hour once a week. Consistency, not intensity, is what forms a lifelong habit of Quran.
4. Connect the Words to Meaning
Memorisation without understanding rarely stirs the heart. Share the stories behind the verses, explain a short meaning, and let your child ask questions. When the Quran speaks to their life, they begin to love it for what it is.
5. Surround Them with the Right Community
A child who is surrounded by peers, teachers and huffadh who honour the Quran will rise to that standard. This is exactly why a nurturing Islamic environment matters so much — it reinforces at school what you are building at home.
At Hisar Academy, our Quran and academic programs are designed to deepen every student's relationship with the Book of Allah while honouring their wider education. If you would like your child to grow up loving the Quran in a supportive community, we would love to meet your family — begin your pre-registration here.