🧒 Raising children (tarbiyah) · #160

How do I prepare my young child before she meets her half-siblings (same father) for the first time?

Start by telling her about them briefly and happily a few days before the meeting, not as a sudden surprise. Young children understand the world through simple stories, so use everyday phrases like ‘we're going to meet the big brother and big sister that Daddy loves too’. Show her their photos if you have them, and say their names so that the faces feel friendly, not strange. Choose a comfortable, relaxed place for the first meeting, and keep it short so that your child is not tired or overwhelmed. Bring a few toys that can be shared to break the ice. Do not force her to hug or be close straight away; let the bond grow at her own pace. See children in polygyny.

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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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