The Ten Commandments

Author: Naim bin Mohammed Al-Farsi

I frequently received questions on my social media accounts, especially from the new generation, asking for direct advice on how to make reading a habit. I was also asked this question during the lectures I gave on reading. Many colleagues – who are fathers – asked me: "How can I make reading a habit for my children?!" Although I had scattered the answer to this question throughout my six previous books, I found that most people asking this question wanted clear, direct advice that they could apply to acquire the habit of reading. This is what led to the idea of dedicating an entire book to this topic, which is the book you hold in your hands, dear reader. The book "The Ten Commandments for Those Who Wish to Enter the Beautiful World of Reading" contains ten main commandments for anyone who wants reading to be a permanent habit, God willing. I hope this book will be a roadmap for everyone who wishes to achieve the habit of reading, and also a guide for parents, mentors, teachers, and others, on how to instill the habit of reading in their children and students. I have full hope and trust in God that this book will contribute – even if only a little – to instilling the habit of reading, which is one of the most important habits we should cultivate in ourselves, our children, and our students. It is the common habit among all great individuals – in their various fields and specializations – both ancient and modern. Reading, then reading, then reading, for it is the ladder to worldly and otherworldly success, with God's guidance and help.