An Eid Lunch With The Community

Parent guide

After Friday prayer at the masjid, the imam announces the winners of a Quran competition and some important news: the community will welcome families escaping war and needs volunteers to host tables at the Eid carnival. As Eid nears, one family’s children quietly decide how to help. The story is about empathy, generosity and being a good community.

What it teaches

• Generosity
• Empathy for people in need
• Community and brotherhood
• Thoughtfulness

References in this episode

• Hadith: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said none of you truly believes until you love for your brother what you love for yourself.
• Sunnah: The imam asks the community to be like the Ansar of the Prophet’s time and show true brotherhood and sisterhood.
• Dua: The children are asked to read their duas before sleeping and add an extra dua for families facing hard times.

Talk about it together

1. What news did the imam share, and how did the community decide to help?
2. What did the children do on their own, and why do you think they did it?
3. How do you think families who have left their homes feel? What could make them feel welcome?
4. What is something you could share or do for others at Eid?

Suggested ages: 5-9. Browse all stories by theme.