Our beloved Prophet ﷺ had been calling people to Allah for nearly ten years. Through all of it, two people had stood beside him without wavering: his uncle Abu Talib, who sheltered and protected him, and his wife Khadijah رضي الله عنها, who believed in him from the very first moment. Then, within the same year, both of them were gone. Abu Talib fell gravely ill. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ sat with him one last time and gently invited him to accept Islam. The Quraysh were in the room too, and they kept whispering in his ear until the end. Abu Talib passed away without saying the words. Then Khadijah رضي الله عنها became ill and she too passed away. It was a very sad and painful time.

He was heartbroken but kept going.

Some time later, our beloved Prophet ﷺ travelled to the city of Ta’if, hoping the people there would listen. They did not. They threw stones at him and chased him out until he was hurt and bleeding. Allah sent Angel Jibril عليه السلام and the Angel of the mountains, who offered to crush the people of Ta’if between the hills. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ said no. “I hope one day they will worship Allah alone.” Many years later, they did.

The lesson pauses here with something simple and true: it is okay to feel sad sometimes. Even our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ felt sad.

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The Quraysh were watching Islam grow and they could not stand it. More and more people were accepting the truth, so they made a plan. They wrote three cruel rules onto a scroll and hung it inside the Kaʿbah: nobody will give the Muslims food or water, nobody will speak to them, and nobody will buy from them or sell to them. The Prophet’s ﷺ family, Banu Hashim, refused to abandon him. So together Muslims and family alike they left Makkah and moved into a small valley. Their food ran out. They drank rainwater. They chewed dry leaves to survive. Days became months. Months became years. Nearly three years passed like that. And through all of it, the Muslims stayed strong and kept praying to Allah.

Then something happened that the Quraysh could not explain. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ told his uncle Abu Talib: “Allah has informed me that insects have eaten the scroll, except for the name of Allah.” When the Quraysh went to check, it was exactly as he said. They were stunned. The cruel rules ended. The Muslims returned to Makkah.

The name of Allah was the only thing left. That says everything.

The lesson pauses here with a question that sits with young learners long after the page is turned: how can we be kind and help people who are being treated badly?

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After learning about attaining a qalb salim (pure heart), young learners are invited to honestly examine their hearts through a comprehensive self-evaluation covering four essential areas: hatred and forgiveness, controlling the nafs, trusting Allah, and achieving sincerity in worship. This nurturing session creates a safe space where learners reflect on specific behaviours, recognise areas needing Allah’s guidance, and commit to a practical 40-day action plan with a personal duʿa, embodying the beautiful values of servitude (ʿubudiyyah), love (mahabbah), and responsibility (mas’uliyyah) as they strengthen their connection with Allah and seek His pleasure above all else.

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Through the touching story of the Prophet’s son Ibrahim and the comforting revelation of Surah ad-Duha, learners discover that even heroes cry and it is perfectly okay to feel sad. The lesson includes a beautiful duʿa for times of distress and practical guidance on coping with sadness, helping children understand that Allah is always present and knows what is happening.

This thoughtfully designed lesson helps young learners understand that feeling sad is a natural emotion that even the greatest of men experienced. Through reflection and creative activities, learners discover healthy ways to cope with sadness by turning to Allah, saying duʿa, speaking to trusted people, and remembering that Allah knows what is best for us and has never abandoned us.

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This thoughtfully crafted lesson helps young Muslims understand that tawakkul is not just hoping for the best, but actively trusting Allah while taking necessary action. Through captivating stories and meaningful activities, learners will discover how placing complete trust in Allah brings His love, protection, and special care into their lives.

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