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Honest Aaminah and Taahirah the Thief
Ask your children:
1. If something does not belong to us, can we take it?
2. Are Muslims honest people or are they thieves?
3. Should we hide in cupboards and other places where we can get locked?
4. If we have a friend who is naughty, what should we do?
Now tell them the story:
Aaminah was a girl who was known for always being honest. She never ever took …
Look on the Bright Side
Sa‘eed bin Musayyab (rahimahullah) narrates the following incident regarding Sayyiduna Luqmaan (‘alaihis salaam) and his son:
On one occasion, Sayyiduna Luqmaan (‘alaihis salaam) said to his son, “O my beloved son! No matter what happens to you, whether it is something that you like or dislike, always speak to your heart and tell yourself that what happened was for the best.” His son responded, “As far as your advice is concerned, I cannot assure you that I will be able to …
Clean your Plate!
Sayyiduna Nubaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who eats from a utensil, then cleans it by using his fingers, the utensil seeks forgiveness from Allah Ta‘ala on his behalf.” (Sunan Ibni Maajah #3271)
When a person completes eating from a utensil, then in many cases, crumbs, gravy and small pieces of food still remain on the plate. Since these are also regarded as food, leaving them to be washed away in the sink or …
