How do I tell my child the story of Prophet Sulaiman, the ant and the hoopoe?

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Prophet Sulaiman was a king and prophet whom Allah gave the ability to understand animals and command the wind and the jinn. Children love two moments: the ant that warned its colony, making Sulaiman smile and thank Allah, and the hoopoe bird that brought news of the Queen of Sheba (Surah An-Naml). The ant (Quran 27:18–19)Sulaiman’s army marched through a valley of ants. One ant called out: “Go into your homes so Sulaiman and his army don’t crush you without noticing.” Sulaiman heard, smiled, and thanked Allah for his blessings.The hoopoe (Quran 27:20–28)Sulaiman noticed the hoopoe was missing. It returned with news of a queen in Saba’ whose people worshipped the sun. Sulaiman sent her a letter inviting her to worship Allah, and in the end she submitted to Allah.LessonsMomentLessonThe antCare for others; Sulaiman was kind even to tiny creaturesSulaiman’s smileThank Allah when you are given something specialThe hoopoeEven a small bird can do something great for AllahThe queenInvite others kindly and wiselyTeacher’s tip: Next time you see ants in the garden, ask your child: “What do you think Sulaiman would do?”Our Stories of the Prophets programme tells these stories in live lessons.

Moment	Lesson
The ant	Care for others; Sulaiman was kind even to tiny creatures
Sulaiman’s smile	Thank Allah when you are given something special
The hoopoe	Even a small bird can do something great for Allah
The queen	Invite others kindly and wisely

How do I tell my child the story of Prophet Sulaiman, the ant and the hoopoe?

The ant (Quran 27:18–19)

The hoopoe (Quran 27:20–28)

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