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    The Lost Camel

    By Riffayu Deen

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    27 May, 2024

    a group of people standing in the desert at sunset with mountains in the background and a sun setting behind them, hurufiyya, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, comic cover art

    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.

    a group of people standing in the desert under a night sky with stars and a moon in the sky, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, promotional image

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

    a group of people sitting on a desert with a camel in the background and a star filled sky above, dau-al-set, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, desert

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

    a painting of a man and five children standing in the desert at sunset with a desert landscape in the background, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, orientalism

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

    a group of people standing in the desert at sunset with mountains in the background and a sun setting behind them, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, comic cover art

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

    a man riding a camel in the desert with other men standing around him and a desert landscape behind him, dau-al-set, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, desert

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

    a group of people walking across a desert covered with sand and rocks, with mountains in the background,, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, desert

    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."

    a group of people standing in the desert with a sunset in the background and a desert landscape in the background, serial art, a comic book panel, Altoon Sultan, graphic novel

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

    a group of men sitting on top of a desert field next to each other on a desert field with a sunset in the background, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Art & Language, graphic novel

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

    a group of people standing in the desert with a sunset in the background and a desert landscape in the background, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, graphic novel

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