Syllabus and Guidelines for Pre-School Children (Age 1-5). It is important that the Muslim parents and educators should take every care to see that our children grow up with a sound knowledge of their deen (religion) and the culture that is developed as a result of following Islam. A child should be introduced to the basic matters of Iman (faith) in a happy and lively way. The educator's responsibility, especially that of a mother at the stage of 0 to 5 years is of crucial importance.