7 Deeds That Will Earn You a House in Jannah

Introduction

Every Muslim dreams of earning a place in Jannah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned specific deeds that will grant believers a house in Paradise. As parents, we have the beautiful responsibility of guiding our children towards righteous actions that will not only benefit them in this life but also in the Hereafter. In this guide, we will explore 7 deeds that can help you and your family earn a home in Jannah. We will also share practical, interactive ways to instill these deeds in our children’s daily lives.

1. Avoiding Arguments Even When You’re Right

Hadith Proof:

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“I guarantee a house in the surroundings of Paradise for a man who avoids quarreling even if he is in the right.” (Abu Dawood 4800)

Family Activity:

• “Kind Words Challenge” – Have a daily contest where family members avoid arguments and use kind words instead.
• Teach conflict resolution – Role-play different scenarios and discuss better ways to react.

2. Giving Up Lying, Even as a Joke

Hadith Proof:

“I guarantee a house in the middle of Paradise for a man who avoids lying even if he were joking.” (Abu Dawood 4800)

Family Activity:

• Honesty Chart – Encourage children to track their truthful actions each day.
• Storytelling with a lesson – Read stories of honesty from the lives of the Prophet ﷺ and Sahaba.

3. Perfecting Good Manners

Hadith Proof:

“I guarantee a house in the highest part of Paradise for a man who makes his character good.” (Abu Dawood 4800)

Family Activity:

• “Good Deeds Jar” – Every time a child does something kind (sharing, helping, using good words), add a note in the jar.
• Talk about the best manners of the Prophet ﷺ and discuss how to apply them daily.

4. Praying 12 Extra Sunnah Rak’ahs Daily

Hadith Proof:

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever prays twelve Rak‘ahs during the day and night, a house will be built for him in Paradise.” (Muslim 728)

These 12 rak’ahs are:

• 2 before Fajr
• 4 before Dhuhr + 2 after Dhuhr
• 2 after Maghrib
• 2 after Isha

Family Activity:

• Sunnah Prayer Tracker – Create a fun chart for kids to track their extra prayers.
• Pray Sunnah together – Make it a family goal to complete all 12 daily.

5. Building a Masjid

Hadith Proof:

“Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

Family Activity:

• Donate as a family – Even a small contribution to a masjid counts.
• Visit a mosque – Teach children its significance and encourage them to participate in its upkeep.

6. Taking Care of an Orphan

Hadith Proof:

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“I and the one who takes care of an orphan will be like this in Paradise,” and he joined his fingers together. (Bukhari 5304)

Family Activity:

• Sponsor an orphan – Let children be part of writing letters or sending small gifts.
• Teach kindness – Encourage kids to befriend and help classmates who may be lonely.

7. Reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas Frequently

Hadith Proof:

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever recites Surah Al-Ikhlas ten times, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” (Ahmad 15610)

Family Activity:

• Memorization Challenge – Encourage kids to memorize and recite it daily.
• Explain its meaning – Discuss how it teaches Tawheed in the simplest form.

Conclusion

These 7 deeds are confirmed by authentic hadith and are achievable for every Muslim. By making these 7 deeds part of your family’s daily routine, you not only work towards your own house in Jannah but also raise children who seek it too.

🌟 Which of these deeds will your family start focusing on today? Share in the comments!