Bismillah
When should I say Bismillahirahmaniraheem?
Why couldn't the student arrive to class on time?
He needed to cross the river, but the ferry left at a later time
Does Allah like it when we say bismillah and call upon Him?
Yes!
What does Rahman mean?
The Most Kind
What did the scholar do to help the student get to class on time?
Can Allah see what we are doing, even if no one else is there?
Yes! Even if it's good or bad, Allah is everywhere and sees everything.
What does Raheem mean?
The Most Merciful
What was the scholar's name?
Syed Murtadha
Name a good deed you can do even if no one will see it.
[teacher can determine points]
What does Bismillah mean?
In the name of Allah
At the end of the story, what did the student do that prevented him from walking on the water?
He opened the note that was given to him by his teacher.
Name three blessings that you have. Who gave you these blessings?
[teacher determines points] Allah gave us our blessings.
Recite Bismillah with meaning.
Bismillahirahmaniraheem,
I begin in the name of Allah, The Most Kind, The Most Merciful
(Note: There is no "AND" and Allah's attribute of Kindness comes first.)
What did we learn from the story?
With Bismillahiramaniraheem, you can do anything as long as you have faith in Allah (swt).
Why should we say Bismillah?
Because Allah is with whoever says Bismillah, and protects them, and counts them among those who remember Him.