Narrated Bibi Aisha (RA): A lady along with her two daughters came to me asking (for some alms), but she found nothing with me except one date which I gave to her and she divided it between her two daughters, and did not eat anything herself, and then she got up and went away. Then the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) came in and I informed him about this story. He said, "Whoever is put to trial by these daughters and he treats them generously (with benevolence) then these daughters will act as a shield for him from Hell-Fire."
(Sahih al-Bukhari 1418, Book 24, Hadith 22)
Children are a blessing and can also be a test. They test your patience, which improves your character and allows you to learn to control your anger. They are a responsibility which places an increased financial burden on you as you feed, clothe and educate them, but all that you do for them not only carries a reward but also shapes them into who they become. If they are good in character, then they will reap you far more blessings that you can imagine even long after you are gone. Treat your children fairly and love your sons and daughters. If you are blessed with two daughters, raise them well and with compassion, Insha’Allah they will protect you from the Hellfire. | 
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