How do I teach my child about Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali?
Bloomtivo answers
Teach one Companion a week with one quality and one story: Abu Bakr, the truthful friend who accompanied the Prophet ﷺ on the Hijrah; Umar, known for justice; Uthman, known for generosity and modesty, who had the Quran copied for the Muslim lands; and Ali, the brave cousin who slept in the Prophet’s ﷺ bed on the night of the Hijrah. Children see faith lived in real people.
Reviewed by Islam Awny, Bloomtivo teacher · Updated
↓ The full answer
The first four caliphs are role models children can relate to: each had a special quality.
Four Companions, four qualities
Companion
Title or quality
Story for children
Abu Bakr
As-Siddiq, the truthful
He believed the Prophet ﷺ immediately, and was his companion in the cave during the Hijrah (9:40)
Umar
Al-Faruq, known for justice
As caliph, he walked the streets at night to check on people in need
Uthman
Generosity and modesty
He bought a well and gave its water freely to the Muslims; he had copies of the Quran sent to many cities
Ali
Bravery and knowledge
He slept in the Prophet’s ﷺ bed on the night of the Hijrah, risking his life
A 4-week plan
Week 1: Abu Bakr and truthfulness.
Week 2: Umar and fairness.
Week 3: Uthman and generosity.
Week 4: Ali and courage.
Each week, the family practises that quality.
Respect for the Companions
Teach your child to say “radiyallahu ‘anhu” (may Allah be pleased with him) after their names.
Start with 2 free trial lessons. If your child does not get on with the teacher, we change the teacher and the trial lessons stay free until your child is comfortable. After that, you choose a paid plan that fits your child.
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