Description
An Unhappy Surprise is a warm Islamic story that teaches children an important lesson about kindness, consideration, and choosing jokes that make everyone feel happy and safe.
Lulu is excited to prepare something special for her friends, hoping to make their Friendship Day memorable. But when Susu decides to play a surprise joke, the moment takes an unexpected turn. What was meant to be funny leaves Lulu feeling frightened and upset.
As the friends come together to understand what happened, they discover that not every joke is a good joke. A joke may seem funny to one person but can make someone else feel scared or uncomfortable. Through their conversation and the guidance of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the children learn why Muslims should never deliberately frighten others, even when they mean it as a joke.
The story encourages young readers to think before they act and to consider how their words and actions might make others feel. It also shows the importance of apologizing sincerely, forgiving others, and helping to make things right.
An Unhappy Surprise gives children a simple and memorable way to learn about kindness, empathy, and respectful behavior while showing how Islamic guidance can help us make better choices in everyday situations.
Created by expert scholars from Al-Azhar and Cairo University. This story follows the path of Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah to ensure authentic, accurate, and age-appropriate learning.