The Lost Camel

    By Riffayu Deen

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    27 May, 2024

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

    a group of people standing in the desert with a desert background and a full moon in the sky above them, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, graphic novel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    a group of people standing in the desert with a sunset in the background and a desert landscape in the background, hurufiyya, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, comic cover art

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

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

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

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

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