CHILDREN’S CORNER
Name of the Book: My Quran Friends Storybook
Name of the Author: Dr Saniyasnain Khan
Pages: 166
ISBN: 9788178985428
Saniyasnain Khan is a children’s author, with over 100 children’s books to his credit. His books have been translated into Arabic, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Swedish, Bosnian, Russian, Turkish, Malay, Thai, Urdu, Malayalam, and other languages. He hopes that his books will be a true companion on the path of spiritual development and will help children to know the true purpose and meaning of life.
My Quran Friends Storybook has sixty stories from the lives of the Prophets and today’s children, highlighting the Islamic teaching and virtues. This book encourages children to read Allah’s word and apply it in their everyday life. It will help them to imbibe the true spirit of Islam. We have selected a story for you.
Help for Tsunami Victims
The tsunami created havoc in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and the southern parts of India. It killed many people and destroyed their homes in a matter of a few minutes. Those who survived lost their loved ones, houses, money and everything else. Hamza asked his mother, “How can we help the victims of the tsunami?” His mother said, “We are already collecting money and useful items in the mosque; you can also do the same in your school.”
The next day, Hamza and sensible Sidra, talked to their friends and also to the class teacher about helping the tsunami victims. The class teacher talked to the principal, everyone agreed and so they excitedly started collecting money and useful items. The whole school started working for this noble cause. Hamza, Sidra and Sarah gave their monthly pocket money. When Hamza was taking out his old clothes, his mother suggested, “Give clothes and shoes which are in good condition, not the old and torn ones.” The children understood this and gave only useful and good things. Finally, the school sent off a large amount of money and many useful items.
Later, in the same way, they helped people who had been affected by an earthquake in India and Pakistan and also the victims of the hurricane called Katrina in New Orleans. They thanked Allah for guiding them to do these good deeds.
Talk with me
What did Hamza want to do for the tsunami victims? In what way did the children continue their good deeds?
Say with me
He that gives his wealth for the cause of Allah is like a grain of corn which brings forth seven ears, each bearing a hundred grains. Allah gives in plenty to whom He will; Allah is very generous and all- knowing. Those who give their wealth for the cause of Allah and do not follow their almsgiving with taunts and insults shall be rewarded by Allah; they shall have nothing to fear or to regret. (2: 261, 262)
Pray with me
Dear Allah, we are very grateful to you for making us do good deeds by caring for our fellow human beings, especially when they are in trouble.
