My Mother’s Stories About the Tabi‘in

Can a person easily leave behind a precious golden crown? In this episode, we learn how a believer’s greedy for what is with Allah can be greater than his greedy for the treasures of this world, through a touching story told in a simple and enjoyable way.

What should a Muslim do when he has power and is able to hurt others? In this episode, Ruqayyah learns a touching story from the life of Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, and how he feared treating people unjustly despite his power and status, So children can learn the true meaning of mercy and justice.

Can a Muslim give away the last thing he owns while trusting that Allah will never abandon him? In this episode, Ruqayyah learns a touching story about charity and trusting Alla , and how Allah provides for His servants from places they never expect when they help those in need with sincere hearts.

Does a Muslim do good deeds so people will love him, or so Allah will be pleased with him? In this episode, Ruqayyah learns the meaning of sincerity for Allah, and how righteous people used to hide their good deeds so they would be purely for Allah (SWT), away from the love of fame and people’s praise.

Is it allowed for a Muslim to hide a fault in something he sells to people? In this episode, Ruqayyah learns the meaning of honesty and trustworthiness in trade through a touching story about Imam Abu-Hanifah, and how the righteous feared that any unlawful earnings or cheating might enter their wealth.