Stories about forgiveness for Muslim kids
1 title · Ages 7-12
Islamic stories about forgiveness teach children both sides of it: saying sorry to Allah and to people, and letting go when someone has hurt them. These Miraj stories, audiobooks and videos show both, from Prophet Yusuf (AS) forgiving his brothers to everyday tales of saying sorry.
Stories about forgiveness
How do these stories teach children to forgive and say sorry?
Many of the titles are stories from the Qur'an. Prophet Yunus (AS) calls on Allah from the darkness of the whale, Adam (AS) and Hawwa ask Allah to forgive them, and Prophet Yusuf (AS) forgives the brothers who threw him into a well, telling them, "No blame on you today."
Others stay close to a child's own day. In Let It Go, a boy's bad day makes his heart heavier and heavier until he learns to forgive. A cat eats all the porridge and a wise fox helps everyone say sorry, and a girl who loves to gossip loses her friends and has to put things right.
In the Names of Allah videos, Sheikh Azhari and his children learn Al-Ghaffar and At-Tawwab, and why we say Astaghfirullah. Juz by Juz adds the true story of Ka'b ibn Malik, who told the truth and was forgiven. Together they show a child that Allah's forgiveness never runs out, as the Qur'an says: "Do not despair of the mercy of Allah."
Each title's page sets out what it teaches, with questions to talk through together, so a story about saying sorry can lead to a real conversation at home.
Key lessons children take from these stories
- Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or stay silent.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Islam teach children about forgiveness?
Islam teaches that Allah is Al-Ghaffar, the Forgiving, and that He forgives anyone who sincerely turns back to Him. It also teaches us to forgive others, as Prophet Yusuf (AS) forgave his brothers.
How can I help my child say sorry and mean it?
Stories where a character puts things right, like the boy in Let It Go, give children the words for saying sorry. Talk afterwards about how each person felt, and what the character did to make things better.
Which Qur'an stories are about asking Allah for forgiveness?
Prophet Adam (AS) and Hawwa prayed, "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves", and Prophet Yunus (AS) called on Allah from inside the whale. Both stories appear here as audiobooks, books and videos.
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