The Prophet ﷺ said that none of you truly believes until he loves him more than his parents, his children and all people (Sahih al-Bukhari 15). For children, love grows through stories and closeness.
Stories children love
| Story | Lesson |
|---|---|
| He shortened his prayer when he heard a baby cry | Kindness to mothers and children |
| He was known as Al-Amin, the trustworthy, even before Islam | Honesty |
| He played with and greeted children, and carried his grandchildren | Love for children |
| He told of a man forgiven for giving water to a thirsty dog | Kindness to animals |
| He mended his own clothes and helped at home | Humility and helping family |
One story a week, at bedtime, builds a real picture of who he was.
Sending blessings (salawat)
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever sends one blessing on him, Allah sends ten blessings on that person (Sahih Muslim 408).
اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ
Teach your child to say “ﷺ” (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) whenever they hear his name.
Copy his habits
- Smiling at people.
- Starting with the right hand and right foot.
- Saying Bismillah before eating.
- Sharing food with others.
Never in pictures
Explain that we never draw the Prophet ﷺ, out of respect. We picture him through his words and actions.
Teacher’s tip: after each story, ask “What would the Prophet ﷺ do?” in a real situation from your child’s day. It turns love into action.
Our Seerah programme tells his life as a journey children can follow.
