A little, dainty butterfly by the name “Flora” was sitting by herself on a flower, looking very upset. A group of butterflies came by, pointing at her and laughing. A few moments later, a new butterfly came in sight. She flew around the little Flora and sat down beside her. Flora looked up with interest.... Continue Reading →
Chocolates – only for me
Today in Ali’s house everyone is so happy. He has just finished reading the Quran for the first time! All his family is so proud of him because he worked really hard to achieve this. To celebrate, his uncle bought him a big box of chocolates. Ali is overjoyed because he loves chocolates! He is... Continue Reading →
A win-win situation
January the 1st was always an important day. For most of the world, it was the New Year’s celebration that warranted such significance. However, for the students of a particular sixth-grade class, the day marked something else – doomsday. In other words, the result day. Umar Khan, like his classmates, was anxious when he set out... Continue Reading →
Wisdom or Knowledge?
Hussain looked out of the small window of the hut and, at seeing the sand dunes on one side and the small, quiet road leading to the city on the other, he sighed with thankfulness to Allah for everything he had, though he was lonely at times. Hussain was an eleven-year-old boy who lived with... Continue Reading →
The old Queen and the new Queen
A story that teaches us about working together and being united. It was a strange sight in the beehive today. The new Queen bee was being crowned. The old Queen bee had flown away. We all know that two Queen Bees can never live together in the same beehive. The bees were very happy that there... Continue Reading →
The Grateful man
Once upon a time in the beautiful sky, there were two fluffy clouds that were heavy and wanted to shed the water in them. So of course, as you know, they had to rain. “Where do you think would be a nice place to rain, Fluff? I think that we should water here, look how... Continue Reading →
The brave girls
Once upon a time near a beautiful lake in a small house, there lived two little girls happily with their parents. One day, when Maryam and Fatima’s mother was sick, their father had to take her to the doctor. She told Maryam, who was bigger, to take care of Fatima and give her milk when... Continue Reading →
Vegetables Again!
Ali was feeling very hungry on the way back from school. He was thinking about eating two chapatis instead of one, today. Food was the only thing on his mind till he reached home. After changing and refreshing himself he went straight to the dining table. “Oh no! We have vegetables for lunch again?” “It’s... Continue Reading →
The Vain Lioness
Long ago, in a faraway jungle, there lived a beautiful lioness that only cared about fashion. She was forever going to parties and putting make-up on. Her husband, the king lion, was the one who hunted for food while the lioness stayed at home. Months passed by, and with time, the lioness completely forgot how to... Continue Reading →
True Happiness
It was another one of those boring holidays. Omer got done with his school work and couldn’t think of anything else to do. Everyone was busy in their own work. Out of desperation, he went to his father who was reading the newspaper. Omer: Hey Dad! What’re you doing? Dad: I’m reading the newspaper, son.... Continue Reading →