Kindness to Youth
How did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ greet children when he passed by them?
With a smile and salām.
Who was the Prophet’s cousin who was very young but became a great scholar?
Ibn ʿAbbās (RA).
What advice did the Prophet ﷺ give young Ibn ʿAbbās about Allah?
Be mindful of Allah, and He will protect you.”
Did the Prophet ﷺ trust youth with important tasks? Yes or No.
Yes
What did the Prophet ﷺ do when children were brought to him?
He hugged them and kissed them
True or False: The Prophet ﷺ would play with children and show them affection.
true or false
True
Who was the Prophet’s young companion known as “the sword of Allah”?
Khālid ibn al-Walīd (RA)
Fill in the blank: “Take advantage of ___ before old age.”
Youth
Who was the young man the Prophet ﷺ trusted to lead an army against the Romans?
Usāma ibn Zayd (RA
When the Prophet ﷺ kissed his grandsons, what did a man say, and how did the Prophet respond?
The man said he never kissed his children; the Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever does not show mercy will not be shown mercy.”
Name one way the Prophet ﷺ showed gentleness to children.
He carried them, played with them, or shortened prayer when they cried.
Which young companion was appointed commander at only 17 years old?
: Usāma ibn Zayd (RA).
The Prophet ﷺ advised youth to lower what?
Gaze
Who was the young man entrusted to deliver letters to kings and rulers?
Dihyah al-Kalbī (RA).
How did the Prophet ﷺ treat the children of the Ansar?
He would carry them and pray for them.
When children would climb on his back in prayer, what did the Prophet ﷺ do?
He remained in sujood until they got down.
Who was the young man who accepted Islam early and was known for his beauty and sacrifice in Madinah?
Musʿab ibn ʿUmair (RA)
What did the Prophet ﷺ encourage young people to do if they could afford it?
Get married.
Which young man was left in charge of Madinah during the Battle of Tabuk?
Muʿādh ibn Jabal (RA
What happened when the Prophet ﷺ carried Umāmah, his granddaughter, during prayer?
He carried her while standing and put her down in sujood.
What lesson does the Prophet ﷺ teach us by showing kindness to children?
That mercy and compassion are part of faith.
Which young boy served the Prophet ﷺ for 10 years without ever being scolded?
Anas ibn Mālik (RA)
What did the Prophet ﷺ say about controlling anger in youth?
The strong person is the one who controls himself when angry.”
What does the Prophet’s trust in youth teach us?
That age doesn’t limit responsibility or leadership when faith and ability are strong.
What does this mercy teach us about leadership?
True leaders combine strength with compassion.