Post on 24-Oct-2020
A Truthful TiflTarbiyyat TopicMajlis Atfal ul Ahmadiyya USA
Story of a Truthful Tifl...
Let’s start with a
STORY
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Who Knows the story of
Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani?
Hadhrat Abdul Qadir JilaniThere 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 JilaniHis 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 truthas advised by the Holy Prophet SAW
Hadhrat Abdul Qadir JilaniRobbers 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 theTRUTH?
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 evenwhen in danger
The Boy who lied
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Why Not?
Is it OK to liefor fun or as a joke?
What happens when you lie?
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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?
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