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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him said: "Gather for your meal and mention Gods name over it and it will be blessed for you." This hadith is really important because it teaches us that when we eat together as a family and say Gods name it is not about filling our stomachs. It is a moment when we remember God feel grateful and become closer to each other.
When kids understand this eating together as a family is not something they do every day. It becomes a time that makes their hearts happy. The story "Around the Table" from the "Manarah Akhlaq. Arabic Stories" series shows us this meaning. It is about a family that eats together and finds meaning in that ordinary moment.
The story takes kids on a journey to understand the moment when they eat together. It starts with saying "Bismillah" before they eat which makes eating a way to worship God. It also teaches kids how to eat like using their right hand not wasting food and being thankful for what they have. After they finish eating they say a prayer to thank God for the food they had.
The story also shows how nice it is when families get together how much they love each other and how peaceful they feel. It teaches kids that when they eat together and remember God the food tastes better and is blessed.
What kids learn from this story is how the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him taught us to eat. They learn to say "Bismillah" before eating eat with their hand and pray after eating. They also learn to be thankful to God. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him taught us that eating together and remembering God is a way to get blessings.
When we eat together as a family it is a blessing from God. We should thank Him for it. Even simple things we do every day can be special when we remember God. The story "Around the Table" is written in an warm way with pictures that show how warm and beautiful it is when families are together. It is perfect, for kids who're 4 to 8 years old and it is great for families to read together or for Islamic education classes.
