Forgiveness

Forgiveness is choosing peace over resentment, just as we hope Allah forgives us. These stories help children release the small upsets of the day and drift to sleep with a light heart.

Stories about Forgiveness

Forgiveness

The Starfish of Forgiveness

When we forgive others for Allah's اللّٰه sake, He fills our hearts with peace.

Mercy (Rahmah)

The Lobster of Mercy Cove

True strength is shown not in staying angry, but in choosing to forgive and be gentle, the way Allah is endlessly merciful with us.

Forgiveness

Layla and the Floating Feather

Forgiving someone who has hurt you sets your own heart free.

Forgiveness

Inaya and the Silver Feather Path

When we let go of hurt and forgive with a soft heart, Allah اللّٰه fills that space with peace.

Mercy

Omar and the Cloud of Mercy

Mercy isn't just something we hope for from Allah - it's something we can give to others, and giving it lightens our own hearts.

Forgiveness

The Antelope's Gift of Forgiveness

Allah اللّٰه loves those who forgive, and letting go of anger brings peace to the heart.

Mercy

The Butterfly and the Cloud of Mercy

True mercy means being gentle and forgiving toward others, just as Allah اللّٰه is gentle and forgiving toward us.

Forgiveness

Riyaadh and the Silver Feather

True peace comes when we let go of hurt and forgive others the way اللّٰه (God) forgives us.

Forgiveness

Ruqqayyah and the Floating Feather

True peace comes when we let go of hurt and forgive with a soft heart, the way Allah الله loves those who forgive.