Children’s books have a special charm, unlike any other medium. It is through these, seemingly simple books, that inconspicuous truths are etched in the minds of the readers, the impact of which is felt without even realising and lasts long after the books have been read.
This is a small collection of such quotes that have impacted readers of readlittlemuslims.com. There, no doubt, exists many more among our readers, which I would love to have you share in the comments below.
Inspiring quotes from Islamic children’s books
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“Whether or not you pass your exams with flying colours is decreed by Allah. But it is your efforts made here – and in your whole life, that count.” The House of Ibn Kathir – The Competition Begins– NS Jalali
“We live our faith
until next year
under the moon,
under the moon,
under the Ramadan moon.” Under the Ramadan Moon – Sylvia Whitman
“The flower had lived the life that Allah had created it to live and nothing could be better than that.” The Perfect Gift – J. Samia Mair
“Even though it seems like we can imagine anything, we cannot imagine everything.” How Does Allah Look? Emma Apple
“…even the name Muhammad is very special. His mother Aaminah had seen in a dream that he would be named Muhammad, which means the one who is praised. It was Allah’s way of telling her that Muhammad would be a great man. And he really was.” Faatimah and Ahmed-We’re Little Muslims – Razeena Gutta
“But we can’t see Allah the same way I can see you. We see Allah through all His creations. And through them we believe Allah to be true.” Ilyas and Duck Search for Allah – Omar Khawaja
“There are going to be times in your life when God asks you to make a choice, and sometimes the right choice is not so easy, and sometimes that choice concerns people you love. But you cannot make choices for others, just like they cannot make choices for you. Just remember God in everything you do, and you will be okay. Good Lord willing, the rest will come in its own time.” Lulu and the Monkey Marriage –
Mac McGooshie
“The greatest reward you can receive is from Allah. It is better than all the rewards of the world.” The Apple Tree – Mariam Al Kalby
“My dad says he has a beard because he’s copying the greatest man who ever lived.” My Dad’s Beard – Zanib Mian
“Each night they came unfailing,
This seething congregation,
To reflect on the words of their Lord
In silent celebration.” Ramadan Moon – Na’ima B Robert
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Razeena Gutta lives in Brisbane, Australia with her husband and two young children. She has a background in business but has always had a passion for reading and writing. She recently published her first children's book and is the founder of http://readlittlemuslims.com, a website set up to connect parents with the highest quality books and resources being developed for little Muslims, from around the world. She is a passionate believer that "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela.
Emma Apple
March 30, 2015 at 7:40 PM
MashaAllah a wonderful list from our increasingly rich selection of children’s Islamic literature! Such an exciting time for our genre alhamdolillah!
Umm Yusuf
March 30, 2015 at 9:14 PM
I love this! Please have more articles like these.
Ruku
April 12, 2015 at 10:21 AM
Beautiful quotes, mA.
Farah
May 3, 2015 at 9:31 PM
A very well written article with some incredibly inspiring quotes. You can also find some excellent Islamic children’s book at muslimzon.com