How do I tell my child the story of Prophet Dawud?
Bloomtivo answers
As a young man Dawud defeated the giant Jalut (Goliath) with Allah’s help. Allah made him a prophet and king, gave him the Zabur, and made the mountains and birds glorify Allah with him. He could shape iron with his hands, and the Prophet ﷺ praised his way of fasting and praying.
Mountains and birds: they glorified Allah with him (34:10).
Soft iron: he made armour with his hands (34:10–11).
The fast of Dawud
The Prophet ﷺ said the most beloved fasting to Allah is that of Dawud – fasting one day and not the next – and the most beloved prayer is his night prayer (Sahih al-Bukhari 1131). This is for adults; children can simply admire his balance.
Lessons
Moment
Lesson
Defeating Jalut
Courage and trust in Allah beat size
Working with iron
Prophets worked with their hands; work is honourable
Balanced worship
Steady, regular worship is best
Teacher’s tip: Ask your child: “What ‘giant’ problem do you have? How could you face it like Dawud?”
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