Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq عليه السلام said: "Whoever offers children (to Allah سبحانه وتعالى, i.e., loses them and bears the loss patiently, seeking reward from Allah سبحانه وتعالى), they will shield him from the Fire, by the permission of Allah سبحانه وتعالى, the Mighty and Majestic."