I was sitting in Masjid al-Nabawi years ago, overwhelmed. And then I saw an elderly woman slowly walking towards the jugs of zamzam water. I saw her take a cup and put her hand in the blessed water. She took out the water and began rubbing it all over one eye. As I looked more … Continue reading
I went to a coffee tasting today at a coffee shop and I noticed two young boys, around the ages of 6 and 8, sitting alone at the coffee bar, playing on their devices. After the tasting was over, I imagined that their parents would return to them, but they remained alone. When I went … Continue reading
Have you prayed for your brother or sister without them knowing? Did you know… “The supplication (duáa) of a Muslim for his brother in his absence will certainly be answered. Every time he makes a supplication for good for his brother, the angel appointed for this particular task says: ‘Ameen*! May it be for you … Continue reading
In Ghana, a reporter for a Turkish newspaper was taking some video footage with a drone when it mistakenly landed in front of a poor man’s house. The man was delighted. He picked the drone* up and as he was returning it to the journalist, he asked,”Do you have one large enough to take me … Continue reading
Thawban was one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.*). He was also one of his freed slaves. Thawban was almost always with the Prophet at home or in his journey. After the Prophet passed away, Thawban stayed for some years in Syria and later for some time in Egypt. He was also present at … Continue reading
One day, I went to a local shop in Leicester to buy some naans. After placing my order I was just waiting on the side and noticed that shopkeeper was just staring at the door with no smile on his face . It seemed like he was just annoyed that no one was coming to … Continue reading
A brother forwarded me a link to a video where a young, seemingly overzealous and clearly mistaken, speaker claims that saying ‘Merry Christmas’ is worse than murder. . I do not know this person, and there is no need to mention names (and please do not link to any videos in the comments, or they … Continue reading
Anas ibn Malik was one of the companions who had served the Prophet (s.a.w.*) for many years. He therefore knew Prophet Muhammad’s habits very well. When the Prophet (s.a.w.) observed a fast, he usually broke it with milk and dates. And in the early hours of the night, he would take some simple food for … Continue reading
A very kind Imam was going to Eid Salah in the company of his friends. They were walking and chanting the Takbeer. “Allahu Akbar*, Allahu Akbar”. And the streets of the small town were echoing in “Allahu Akbar”. Everyone was excited and dressed nicely and everyone had their perfume on. The Imam suddenly saw … Continue reading
One day a poor man brought a bunch of grapes to Prince Ahmad as a gift. He was very excited to be able to bring a gift for Prince Ahmad. He placed the grapes beside him and said, ‘O Prince Ahmad, please accept this small gift from me’. He was a poor man who could … Continue reading
Stories for Muslim Kids 