A Truthful Tifl Tarbiyyat Topic - February 2014 Majlis Atfal ul Ahmadiyya USA

Story of a Truthful Tifl... Let’s start with a STORY

Ask multiple Atfal to contribute Who Knows the story of Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani?

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani There was a young boy who lived with his mother He liked to learn new things But schools were not common in those days He wanted to travel to Baghdad to study Travel was difficult and dangerous at the time

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani His mother gave him some food and money and sent him with a caravan to Baghdad The money was sewn in his clothes so no one could find it. His mother advised him to always tell the truth as advised by the Holy Prophet SAW

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani Robbers attacked the caravan and took everything One robber asked Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani if he had any money. The money was hidden. He said Yes I have money but the robber could not see it The robber took him to his boss saying that this boy was lying claiming that he had money

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani explained that my mother advised me to always tell the truth so I am not lying He showed him the money Robbers were so impressed that they returned everyone’s belonging and asked Allah for forgiveness

even though his money was safe and hidden... Why did he tell the TRUTH?

Why did he tell the truth? His mother's advice His mother had taught him that it was the practice of the Holy Prophet SAW to always tell the truth He was an honest boy and interested in learning and education He knew one should always tell the truth

WHY? list all the reasons? Should a Tifl always tell the truth?

Keep company of the truthful - No one likes to be friend with a liar O ye who believe! fear Allah and be with the truthful. (Chapter 9, verse 119)

Hadith of the Holy Prophet SAW The three biggest sins to avoid: 1) Shirk 2) Disobedience to Parents 3) Lying

The legal case against the Promised Messiah (AS) A case was filed in court against the Promised Messiah (AS) for not following the rules of the Post Office His lawyer advised him to lie to avoid punishment Hadhur said “come what may, I will not tell a lie.” Judge was so impressed with his honesty that he honorable discharged the Promised Messiah (AS)

A Tifl Always Tells the Truth We should not lie even when in danger

The Boy who lied Play video - online clip

Why Not? Is it OK to lie for fun or as a joke?

What happens when you lie? Play video - online clip

Consequence of lying You are forced to tell more lies People don't trust you No one wants to be friends with a liar Allah is not pleased with liars LIE

Next Slide - Monthly Tarbiyyat Questionnaire Has telling the TRUTH ever helped you? Share your stories.

Monthly Tarbiyyat Questions (survey for monthly report) i) Do you offer 5 daily Salat? ii) Do you recite the Holy Quran daily? iii) Are you studying the translation of the Holy Quran? iv) Are you currently enrolled in a Al-Furqan Quran Class online? v) Are you currently enrolled in a local Jama’at Quran Class? vi) Did you write a letter to Huzoor (aba) this month? vii) Do you listen to Huzoor's Friday Sermon? ?