Parenting with religion and character as foundation
WhatRaise children first on religious principles, then cultural traditions aligned with Islam, emphasizing truthfulness, modesty, and dignity.
WhenThroughout childhood; daily modeling of behavior.
DoseOngoing upbringing.
For whomHis two sons, but presented as a general principle for Muslim fathers.
WhyTo build a strong moral compass so they don't lose their name or identity, and to become good representatives of their faith.
CaveatsHe admits he is softer than his own father was, reflecting a generational evolution in parenting.
Khalidov describes his parenting as rooted in Islam, which he calls the main foundation. He teaches his sons what is allowed and what is not, what is good and what is unfitting for a man. Key virtues are truthfulness, not lying, modesty, and dignity. He contrasts this with the stereotype of harsh, unemotional upbringing, saying it's not about being tough but about conversation and showing the right path. He acknowledges he is more gentle than his father, seeing this as an improvement across generations.
Personal experience
He says he is satisfied with how his sons are turning out, and that he sometimes sees himself copying his father's patterns but in a softer way.
The main element is truthfulness, modesty.
Also said
“It's not like you build yourself on foundations that are important later in life, so you don't lose your name, your self.”— Explains the long-term goal of character building.