The balance between material and spiritual needs in child-rearing is one of the fundamental challenges faced by families and societies today. The teachings of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), as part of the rich Islamic heritage, offer valuable practical solutions for establishing this balance. The main objective of this article is to extract and explain practical strategies for achieving balance between material and spiritual needs in child-rearing based on the teachings of Imam Reza (PBUH).

This study, using a descriptive-analytical method, first clarifies key concepts such as material and spiritual education and the concept of balance. Then, by analyzing sources related to Imam Reza, it extracts practical strategies related to each of the material and spiritual dimensions. The research findings indicate that simultaneous and balanced attention to material needs (such as nutrition, physical health, economic security) and spiritual needs (such as moral upbringing, spirituality, teaching religious values) from the perspective of Imam Reza (PBUH) not only leads to the comprehensive growth of children but also prevents educational harms caused by excess or deficiency in any of these dimensions.

In conclusion, practical strategies such as parental role modeling, maintaining moderation in fulfilling needs, teaching life skills, and creating a spiritual and safe environment are presented as the most important approaches to achieving this balance.

Keywords: Imam Reza (PBUH), child, spiritual education, material education, balance