
The Lost Camel
By Riffayu Deen

27 May, 2024

A group of kids from the local Madrasa were sitting in a circle around their teacher, waiting for the day's story.

Their teacher, a wise man known for his storytelling, began to recount a tale from the Quran about a lost camel.

"Once upon a time," the teacher began, "a man lost his camel in this very desert. He was worried and began to search everywhere."

The children listened intently, imagining the man wandering the desert, calling out for his lost camel.

"The man prayed for patience and strength," the teacher continued. "He knew he had a long journey ahead."

The kids could almost see the man's determination, his faith in God, and his will to continue the search.

"After many days and nights, the man found his camel. He was overjoyed and thanked God for his patience and perseverance."

The children cheered, feeling the man's joy and relief. The story had taught them the importance of patience and faith in God.

"Remember," said the teacher, "just like the man in our story, we must remain patient and kind, even when things are difficult."

The children nodded, understanding the lesson. They promised to remember and apply it in their lives.

"And always remember," the teacher concluded, "God is with the patient. So let's be patient and kind to everyone around us."

With that, the children left, carrying the story and its lessons in their hearts, ready to face the world with patience and kindness.