Who Is Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?

Baby Mo often heard that name spoken with such love: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. One morning he asked, "Umi, who is Prophet Muhammad? Can I see him?"

Umi sat him down. "Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the best of all people, the messenger most beloved to Allah. He came to teach us how to live well and with kindness. We can't see him now… but we can love him in a special way."

"How?" asked Baby Mo, curious.

"By copying his kindness," said Umi with a smile. "Today, let's play 'the Prophet's little companions.' Every time we do one good thing he taught, we collect a star."

Baby Mo lit up at once.

Meeting the guard out front, Baby Mo waved, "Assalamu'alaikum!" — because the Prophet ﷺ taught us to spread the greeting of peace. ⭐

When Baby Ais looked gloomy, Baby Mo gave her his biggest smile. "Umi says a smile is charity, and the Prophet ﷺ smiled the most." ⭐

On the porch, a skinny cat meowed. Baby Mo gently set out a little food and water. "The Prophet ﷺ was kind to animals." ⭐

At lunch, Baby Mo said Bismillah, ate with his right hand, and left no food behind — all manners he had shown us. ⭐⭐

By late afternoon, Baby Mo had collected so many stars. He looked at them proudly. "Umi, I feel close to Prophet Muhammad, even though I've never seen him."

Umi hugged him. "That's true love, dear. We love the Prophet ﷺ not just by saying his name, but by being a good child the way he taught. And one day, those who love him will be gathered with him."

Baby Mo closed his eyes and whispered, "Blessings upon you, O Prophet."

"A person will be with those he loves." (Bukhari 6168, Muslim 2640)

Now, collect "sunnah stars" with your little one today: give salam, smile, be kind to the small. How many stars can you gather? ⭐