The fictional story below is based on the story that is found in Mufti Dr Ismail Musa Menk and Sheikh Dr Karim AbuZaid’s lectures. Links are found below. There was a young man who had decided to sell away his motorbike. Since it was still in excellent working order, he knew that he should be … Continue reading
A little boy asked his mother, “Why are you crying? “Because I need to,” she said. “I don’t understand,” he said. His mother just hugged him and said, “Perhaps you don’t, perhaps you never will.” Later the little boy asked his father, “Why does Mother seem to cry for no reason?” “All women cry for … Continue reading
There was once a bunch of tiny frogs, who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants. The race began. No one in the crowd really believed that the tiny frogs … Continue reading
A man came to Ibrahim ibn Adham, may Allah* be pleased with him, and said, “Abu Ishaq, I am unable to control myself. Please give me something to help me with it.” “If you accept five conditions,” said Ibrahim, “And are able to put them into practice, your disobedience will not cause you any harm.” … 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
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. … Continue reading
Stories for Muslim Kids 