I once had an open lecture in Florida, where I asked the attendees if they could share a story about a trial they went through, a trial that they found the wisdom behind it many years later that we can benefit from. An old man stood up, and shared his story. He said: “Everybody here … Continue reading
Ahmed lived far away from his grandfather and he missed his grandfather very much. He and his parents migrated to Australia when he was twelve. But that didn’t stop Ahmed from writing to his grandfather every month telling him of how interesting his new life in Australia was. His grandfather was very old. He had … 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
Waiting. All human beings will stand there on the Day of Judgement waiting. Waiting barefooted on that big land. Waiting for what, you may ask? Waiting for Allah* to give the order for the Judgement to begin. When the distress becomes too great for some people on the Day of Judgement and they have stood … Continue reading
I recently started a new job here in California. On my first day, I mentioned to my bosses that, as a Muslim, I would just need to duck away for a few minutes, a couple of times a day, to do the afternoon prayers. I told them that I could just do my prayers anywhere. … 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
Clothes are a blessing and a favour from Allah*. With them, we are able to cover whatever that needs to be covered. With them, we are protected from cold or the harsh sun. Imagine our lives without clothes! It would be horrible, wouldn’t it? Islam does not reject people wearing pretty clothes. Some people have … Continue reading
Emir woke up one day to find his new set of glasses missing. He looked under his pillow, it was not there. He searched on his bedside table, it was not there. He peeked under his bed, it was not there. Emir felt sad. His dad told him last week to take good care of … Continue reading
Because he was too old to maintain his own home, a frail old man named Basri went to live with his wealthy son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. Basri’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. So he was very happy indeed when his son decided to take him in. . Every day at Basri’s new home, the family … Continue reading
Let’s go back in time. Back to Madīnah, through the masjid and to the Prophet’s (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) home. We see him there, in the darkness of the night, praying to his Lord. He is crying as he reads the Ayat of the Qur’an. He has been standing for so long, and you … Continue reading
Stories for Muslim Kids 