"The Noble Heart of Malik": Power of Patience and Self-control

📖 Parental guide: "The Noble Heart of Malik" is a story that beautifully illustrates the power of humility and patience. It's a meaningful way to teach children about the virtue of overlooking others' faults and responding with kindness.

In the ancient city of Kufa, there lived a tall, strong man named Malik Ashtar. He was a brave leader, known for his courage and wisdom. His face was marked with lines of experience, telling tales of numerous challenges he had overcome, and his demeanor was calm and composed.

One day, Malik was walking through the bustling market of Kufa. On the other side, a market trader sat in his shop. Wanting to amuse his friends, the trader threw some rubbish towards Malik. But Malik, undisturbed and without showing any anger, continued walking with firm and steady steps.

After Malik had left, a friend of the trader asked him, "Do you know who that man was, whom you insulted?"

"No," replied the trader. "Just another passerby, like the many who walk past here every day. Who was he?"

"That was Malik Ashtar, the renowned commander and hero," his friend said in awe.

The trader was shocked. "Malik Ashtar? The very one who is feared by his foes and respected by all?"

"Yes, it was Malik himself," confirmed his friend.

"Oh no! What have I done?" the trader panicked. "He will surely punish me for my disrespect. I must find him and apologize."

He rushed after Malik, finding him in a mosque, deeply engaged in prayer. After the prayer, the trader approached Malik with a trembling voice. "I am the one who disrespected you in the market. Please forgive my ignorance," he pleaded.

Malik looked at him kindly and said, "I came to the mosque especially for you. I realized you needed guidance for your thoughtless actions. I prayed for your right path, not to seek revenge. Remember, wisdom and kindness are the true strengths of a person."

As the trader stood in the quiet of the mosque, humbled by Malik words, a profound realization dawned upon him. The strength of a person, he understood, was not measured by their ability to exact revenge or display power, but in their capacity for kindness and self-control in the face of wrongdoing. This encounter was not just a lesson in forgiveness, but a mirror reflecting the transformative power of patience.

And in that moment, the trader learnt that the path of wisdom is paved with the soft petals of compassion, patience and self-control, as demonstrated by the manners of Malik !

🌟 Discussion Points:

1. "Malik's Response": Discuss how Malik reacted to the insult and what it teaches us about handling anger.

2. "Power of Prayer": Talk about how prayer can be a source of strength and guidance.

🌱 Activities for Growth:

1. "Crafting Forgiveness": Create a 'forgiveness card' for someone you may have wronged or who has wronged you.

2. "Role-play of Kindness": Act out scenarios where you can choose kindness over anger.