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Discover the beautiful Islamic value of gratitude (Shukr) in 'My First Friend,' a heartwarming story for Muslim children. Follow little Hamza as he decides to write a thank-you letter to his mother. Through simple, everyday actions like helping in the kitchen and sharing his feelings, Hamza learns a profound lesson from the Qur'an about being grateful to Allah and his parents. His mother gently teaches him the importance of saying 'Alhamdulillah' and the special du'a for parents from Surah Al-Isra. This story beautifully illustrates how small acts of kindness and thankfulness are beloved by Allah and strengthen family bonds. It’s a perfect tale to inspire young hearts to appreciate and show love to their parents, understanding that this is a fundamental part of their faith. Join Hamza on his sweet journey of expressing love and gratitude.
Age Range
3-5 years
Duration
3 Minutes
Topic
Faith and Goodness
Islamic Value
Gratitude (Shukr)
Show gratitude to your parents for everything they do, as this is a command from Allah.
Helping your parents with chores is a good deed that makes them happy and pleases Allah.
Always thank Allah for the blessings He has given you, especially the blessing of your family.
Ask Allah to have mercy on your parents by making the special du'a taught in the Qur'an.
Use these questions to help your child reflect on the lessons from this story.
Follow along with the full story text. This helps with reading comprehension and makes it easy to revisit anytime.
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It was a sunny morning. Little Hamza sat at the kitchen table, holding a small piece of paper and a pencil. “I want to write a letter,” he whispered. “A letter to Mama!”
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Mama turned from the stove and smiled. “A letter? What for?” Hamza giggled, “Because you’re my first friend!”
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Hamza wrote: “Thank you, Mama, for cooking for me.” Mama said softly, “Allah loves it when we are grateful. He tells us in the Qur’an, ‘Be grateful to Me and to your parents.’”
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Later, Hamza helped Mama wash the vegetables. “Jazākillāhu khayran, Hamza,” she said. “When you help, it makes me happy.” Hamza beamed. “I want Allah to be happy too.”
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That evening, Mama read Qur’an softly while Hamza lay beside her. He whispered, “Mama, I’m thankful Allah gave me you.” Mama kissed his forehead and said, “And I’m thankful Allah gave me you.”
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Mama asked, “Do you know the best duʿā for parents?” Hamza shook his head. Mama recited: ‘My Lord, have mercy upon them as they raised me when I was small.’ (Qur’an 17:24).
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Before bedtime, Hamza finished his letter: “Thank you Mama, my first friend. Alḥamdulillāh for you.” He placed the letter on Mama’s pillow.
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Mama read the letter and her eyes filled with tears of joy. She hugged Hamza tightly. “Shukran, my dear son. Always remember, gratitude pleases Allah.”
