An article by Iqna.ir.
Adults, mostly parents, can also involve themselves wholeheartedly in these activities, in order to encourage the child.
It has been recorded that the Prophet (PBUH) often involved himself wholeheartedly in play with his grandchildren, accordingly, Imam Ali (AS) and Hazrat Fatima (SA) gave great attention to this childhood need, too.
Hazrat Fatima (SA) actively played with her children. Hazrat Fatima (SA) used to play as a very important tool in developing the bodies and souls of her children. She also enthused and inspired them into greatness and bravery through these entertaining activities.
It has been recorded that while playing with Imam Hassan (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS), Hazrat Fatima (SA) would swing them and recite poems.
Setting aside hardships
It is important to note that in spite of all the hardships Muslims and especially Hazrat Fatima and her family were going through, and the problems and pains this great family suffered at the hands of the cruel, ignorant people of their times, within the family, they always shared very warm, affectionate and joyful times.
Being able to put aside all the pains and concerns while spending time with children and attending to their different needs is also another remarkable and distinguishing characteristic of Hazrat Fatima (SA). All of these very scientific methods played a very major role in bringing up their children as the bravest and most powerful people in human history.
Although Hazrat Fatima was martyred at a very young age, while she was only 18 years old, she played her role as a mother most perfectly and efficiently, leaving behind for the world a legacy of great and powerful heroes like Hassan (AS) and Hussain (AS) and Hazrat Zainab (SA) who in times to come, valiantly fought oppression and tyranny.
