From simple questions of discovery to gratitude and certainty …

Who placed my feet here? And who gave the sun its color? And from where did you get these lovely fins, O little fish?..

Many questions move through the mind of our young child, stirred by love of discovery and the innate desire to know Allah, seeking evidence of His existence and His giving. Thus, the child builds their relationship with their Creator on the foundation of love, gratitude, and certainty.

For I cannot place a foot for myself or choose from where it will emerge!..

Nor did the sun grant itself its golden color!..

Nor did the fish give itself fins instead of hands so it could swim with ease and live in comfort and happiness!..

In the story “Thank You, Allah”, Maryam reflects upon herself and upon the creatures around her, discovering that Allah’s giving surrounds her and surrounds every creature. Her heart becomes attached to loving and thanking Allah, in harmony with the love of creation for Allah, and in alignment within a universal scene that pulses with gratitude and praise.

“Thank You, Allah” is a practical guide that includes a story, creative exercises, and enjoyable activities.

It helps you to:

• Teach your child the worship and skill of contemplation within themselves and in the horizons

• Build a positive relationship with their Creator based on love and appreciation

• Strengthen their faith through deep contemplation of the effects of Allah’s Name, The All-Giving

• Develop attachment to Allah, All-Giving, and sense Allah’s blessings through contemplating His giving to all creatures around us

• Raise self-esteem, self-acceptance, self-knowledge, self-awareness, and self-expression

• Develop positive thinking and appreciation of the things and people around them

• Practice mindful contemplation of the effects of blessings and the release of positive hormones that build positive character and nurture intelligence

• Develop creative thinking, critical thinking, love of exploration, and intellectual curiosity