The reward of truth
In a quiet village on the outskirts of Madina was lived in a boy named Amir. He was about ten years old and was filled with a deep sense of energy, curiosity and, above all, faith. Amir's father was a modest date farmer while his mother managed the house with love and....
In a quiet village on the outskirts of Madina was lived in a boy named Amir. He was about ten years old and was filled with a deep sense of energy, curiosity and, above all, faith. Amir's father was a modest date farmer while his mother managed the house with love and dedication.
Although they were not very prosperous, their families were rich in faith and value. Amir woke up every day before sunrise, did udu (washing) and took his father to the mosque for Fajr's prayer. He then stayed under the leadership of the village of Imam, a wise and friendly older man loved by everyone.
The morning after the class, Imam gathered the children together and said, "My beloved children, they don't always remember: Muslims never lie. Truth is a sign of Iman (belief), and Allah loves those who say the truth.
Amir can be heard with wide eyes. These words sunk deep inside his heart.
That night, he said to his mother: His mother smiled and gently turned his hands upside down. "May Allah, my son, lead her. It really takes courage to keep such a promise."
A few days later, Amir and his father prepared to travel to the village market to sell the data, milk and handmade items he made. Before they went, Amir's mother handed him a small bag of gold coins. "These are your savings, Amir," she said. "Keep it safe with them."
Amir carefully puts the bag into his robe.
The road was long and passed through small forests. As they reached a narrow bend, a group of armed bandits suddenly appeared. "Stop it right away!" One of them was called. Amir and his father frozen their fear. The robber grabbed the item and checked the bag.
"Do you still have anything?" The leader requested. Amir's father shook his head. But Amir played and said, "Yes, I have a bag of gold coins in my robe. My mother gave me to keep it."
The robber stared at him incredibly. The leader squinted his eyes. "Why do you say it to us? Don't you fear we will take it? "
"I'm even scarier for you for you," Amir said calmly. "And I promised that I would never lie."
There was a long silence. The bandits looked at each other in confusion. After that, something unexpected happened. The leader's face softly, tears filling his eyes. "This boy has more courage and believes than ever," he whispered. "I have taken and lied for years without shame, but here is a child who appreciates the truth about fear."
Turning to his men, he said: We will end this life of sin."
At a moment of strong transformation, the bandits returned everything they stole and apologised. The guide kneeled before Amir's father and said, "Forgive us. The integrity of your son caused something that he thought had been dead for a long time."
Later in the day, the bandit guide went to the mosque. He met the Imam, confessed his sins and ruled them in good faith. From that day on, he began to pray and work honestly. Over time, he became a respected member of the community.
Amir's history spans the entire village. People learned about the brave little boy who stood for the truth. But Amir remained as modest as usual. He never asked for praise or attention. Instead, he used his story to encourage others, especially the children, and always conveyed the truth and trust to Allah.
Imam often said: "Truthness is not just words; it is a light that comes from the heart, and a sign that protects it with the help of Allah."
Morality:
Truthness is a powerful quality that can change the mind and life. When they say the truth for Allah, he protects them, respects them, and sometimes even the world around them. Do you want to format this story as a PDF or convert it to a classroom or home brochure?



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