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A milkmaid was on her way to the market to sell some milk from her cow. As she carried the large jug of milk on top of her head, she began to dream of all the things she could do after selling the milk. “With that money, I’ll buy a hundred chicks to ...

A milkmaid was on her way to the market to sell so...

One hot day, a thirsty crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any. She felt very weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her. She flew straight down to see if there was any water ...

One hot day, a thirsty crow flew all over the fiel...

Illustrated by Brenda Pepper In water, is an egg more like a boat or a rock? The answer depends on what’s in the water. Try this experiment to see for yourself. And do it near the kitchen sink, because you might spill some water. Use a spoon to lower...

Illustrated by Brenda Pepper In water, is an egg m...

A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light, and the Lord told the man he had work for him to do, and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that the man was to push against the rock wi...

A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when sudd...

By Brenda Pepper When the Pressure's on, ice can get a grip For this activity you need a thin strong wire about two feet long. You can find a good one by carefully unraveling a strand from the bundle of thin wires used to make a thicker wire for hang...

By Brenda Pepper When the Pressure's on, ice can g...

By R.E. Matthews ~ Illustrated by Anni Matsick Here’s an easy way to make a magnetic compass. The only things you need that may not be in your kitchen are a magnet and a large sewing needle. Make the sewing needle into a magnet: lay one end of the ne...

By R.E. Matthews ~ Illustrated by Anni Matsick Her...

A lamb was grazing with a flock of sheep one day. She soon foundsome sweet grass at the edge of the field. Farther and farther she went,away from the others. She was enjoying herself so much that she did not notice a wolfcoming nearer to her. However...

A lamb was grazing with a flock of sheep one day. ...

One hot day, an ant was searching for some water. After walking around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to climb up a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water. She could have drowne...

One hot day, an ant was searching for some water. ...

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The Prophet Yunus (pbuh) The Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him) is also addressed by two other surnames "Dhun-Nun" (Lord of the Fish) and "Sahibil-Hot" (Companion of the Fish). The Holy Qur'an says: "And (mention) Dhun-Nun when he went off in anger a...

The Prophet Yunus (pbuh) The Prophet Yunus (peace...

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At the request of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) of Islam, Hadrat Ali (AS) went to buy a shirt for him. Hadrat Ali (AS) went to the market and bought a shirt for twelve Dirhams. Hadrat Muhammad (p.b.u.h) asked.”For how many Dirhams did you buy it?” “For twelv...

At the request of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) of Islam, ...

One beautiful spring day a red rose blossomed in a forest. Manykinds of trees and plants grew there. As the rose looked around,a pine tree nearby said, "What a beautiful flower. I wish I was that lovely." Another tree said, "Dear pine, do not be sad,...

One beautiful spring day a red rose blossomed in a...

The Fox and the Grapes It was a sunny day and fox was walking across the fields. Soon he came to a vineyard. As he came nearer, he could see some bunches of juicy grapes. The fox looked carefully around him. He had to make sure that he was safe from...

The Fox and the Grapes It was a sunny day and fox...

The Monkey and the Dolphin One day long ago, some sailors set out to sea in their sailing ship. One of them brought his pet monkey along for the long journey. When they were far out at sea, a terrible storm overturned their ship. Everyone fell into ...

The Monkey and the Dolphin One day long ago, some...

The Hare and the Tortoise A tortoise one day met a hare who made fun of her. “My, my, you move so slowly, you will never get far!” The tortoises, upset by the hare’s manner, said, “Let’s have a race and see who is faster.” The hare laughed and said,...

The Hare and the Tortoise A tortoise one day met ...

Salman Farsi The Son of Islam It was before noon. Some Muslims sat in Prophet's Mosque waiting for Azan (call to prayer) to say noon prayer. Salman entered mosque and greeted his believing brothers. The Muslims wanted to know the Persian man's tribe....

Salman Farsi The Son of Islam It was before noon. ...

Malik Ashtar Al-Rabathah Al-Rabathah is a desert between Makkah and Madina. It is a barren land. No one inhabits it. But in the year 30 A.H., there was only one tent. In the tent there were an old man, an old woman, and their daughter. Why did the o...

Malik Ashtar Al-Rabathah Al-Rabathah is a desert ...

Abu Talib The Year of the Elephant In 570 AD, the Abyssinian armies under the leadership of Abraha attacked Makkah to demolish the Ka'aba. Abdul Muttalib, our Master Muhammad's [s] grandfather, the Master of Makkah, went round the Ka'aba praying to A...

Abu Talib The Year of the Elephant In 570 AD, the ...

Abu Dhar The tribe of Ghifar was one of the Arab Pagan tribes. It lived near al-Madina al-Munawwara (Yathrib), where the Makkan trading caravans passed. The members of the tribe of Ghifar worshipped an idol named Munat. They thought that Munat decide...

Abu Dhar The tribe of Ghifar was one of the Arab P...

The Boy who Cried Wolf "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," by The Boy Who Cried Wolf. That's me. I'm the boy. This is my story. I was given a big job to do: watching a big herd of sheep. I had to protect them from the big hungry wolf. If I saw the wolf, the pe...

The Boy who Cried Wolf "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," b...