Story Time

During the beginning days of Islam in Makkah Mukarramah, there were just a few people who embraced Islam. At that time, the Quraish tribe would trouble Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), and would try to stop people from becoming Muslims. No matter what difficulties Rasulullah (sallallahu …

Ask our children: What does it mean to be considerate? Why should we be considerate? Is being considerate part of good character? Now tell them the story: There was once a boy named Kashif. Kashif was strong and intelligent, but he had one big weakness in him – he was …

  Ask our children: What is the meaning of istiqaamat? What is the virtue of istiqaamat? How do we get istiqaamat upon good actions in our lives? Now tell them the story: It was the first day of madrasah after Ramadhaan, and Irshaad and his friends were seated in the …

In the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), the disbelievers of Makkah Mukarramah would worship idols and statues. Allah Ta‘ala sent Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to guide the people towards worshipping Allah Ta‘ala alone, and to stop them from worshipping idols. On the occasion of the Conquest of Makkah Mukarramah, …

Hazrat Uthmaan bin Affaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is one of the great Sahaabah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). He has the honour of having married two of the respected daughters of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). First, Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was married to Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), and after she passed …

There was once a slave whose name was Mubaarak. For many years, Mubaarak lived and worked in the fruit orchard which belonged to his master. One day, Mubaarak’s master came to him and told him to bring him a sweet pomegranate to eat. Mubaarak immediately went to one of the …

Ask our children: What is the position of the musjid in Islam, and how should a person behave in the musjid? When should a young boy start going to the musjid? How should we dress when we go to the musjid for salaah? Where should a young boy stand at …

Imaam Ahmed bin Hambal (rahimahullah) was a great imaam of deen and a very pious Aalim who was the Ustaad of great Ulama such as Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) and Imaam Muslim (rahimahullah). One of the neighbours of Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) was a man who was known for committing …

Ask our children: Why do we not get everything that we want in this world? If things do not work out for us, then how should we react? How can we make sure that we are always winners? Now tell them the story: Hannah entered madrasah and removed her shoes. …

Ask our children: Why has Allah Ta‘ala created us and sent us to this world? Why is it important to be healthy and fit? Is it permissible for a Muslim to play sports which involve haraam and sins being committed, or where the environment is haraam? What does it mean …