One day, little Mohammed (PBUH) was playing outside the house with children from the neighbourhood. While playing, two strange men came and took him away. They laid him on the ground, opened his chest and took a black spot off the heart. All the children ran away, but little Mohammed was brave. It turned out the two men were Angels sent by God to show His mercy and blessing for Mohammed (PBUH).
After that, Mohammed (PBUH) moved to his relatives’ house, where he proved he was a fast learner by helping his family out in trade. Because he was a blessed by God with very high morals, he didn’t follow other young men’s example and go out to party and drink. Instead, due to the steadfastness of his character, he acquired the nicknames “al-Amin” (faithful, trustworthy) and “al-Sadiq” (truthful).
Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) did not have an easy childhood, but became an inspiration for us all and a role model to follow.
My series of children and young adults with inspirational actions has come to an end, but I am urging you to remember that children not only can help shape our future. They are our future and we need to nurture their dreams and aspirations and sometimes look at them for inspiration.
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