Omar and the Lost Kitten

A boy finds a frightened kitten in the rain and learns that caring for animals is an act of kindness that Allah loves.

3–6 years

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Bismillah," said Omar, taking his mother's hand. They went out for a walk just as it started to rain.

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Suddenly, Omar heard a very sad meow. It was coming from under an abandoned cart.

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It was a tiny kitten, all wet and shivering from the cold. Omar felt his heart squeeze tight.

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"Mama, can we help him?" "Of course, sweetheart. Caring for animals is something Allah loves very much."

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At home, Omar dried the kitten with a soft towel and gave him some warm milk. The kitten began to purr.

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Together they made a poster with a drawing of the kitten: 'Do you know him? He's living with us in the meantime.'

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Three days passed. Omar played with the kitten every afternoon and already loved him very much. Secretly, he wished that no one would come looking for him.

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But one afternoon there was a knock at the door. It was a girl from the neighborhood, wearing a sand-colored hijab and a striped dress. "Luna! I found you!" she said, smiling. The kitten ran happily toward her.

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Omar watched the girl, in her sand-colored hijab, hug Luna. He felt a little bit of sadness, but also joy. "Alhamdulillah, Luna is home," he said, smiling. He had learned that caring for a small creature, even if just for a little while, is a blessing.

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