Parenting Perspective 

Keep Stories Simple and Interactive 

Seerah stories, which recount the life of the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, are a beautiful way to help your child grow their language skills while learning love and respect for his noble example. To make Seerah stories effective for language development, keep them simple, clear, and age appropriate. Use books with pictures or short chapters that bring scenes to life without overwhelming your child with details. 

Read together in a calm, cosy setting and pause to ask open-ended questions like, ‘What do you think he felt when that happened?’ or ‘What did you like best about this part?’ Encourage your child to retell the story in their own words, even if they get parts mixed up, as this strengthens their memory and vocabulary. For young children, role-play or small drawings can make the events feel more real. Praise their effort to share what they remember. Repeating favourite stories over time helps the words and lessons to settle deeply. 

Spiritual Insight 

The Best Example to Follow 

The noble Seerah is one of the richest treasures we have, full of lessons that soften hearts and guide us through everyday struggles. Allah Almighty reminds us that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the best example to follow. Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Ahzaab (33), Verse 21: 

‘Indeed, there is for you (O mankind) in (the personality of) the Messenger of Allah (Almighty) (Prophet Muhammad ²ﷺ), an outstanding example of incredible benevolence; it is for those people that have hope in Allah (Almighty) and the Day of Judgement, and (desire) to remember Allah (Almighty) excessively.’ 

Telling your child these stories in a way they can understand helps them to see the Prophet ﷺ not as a distant historical figure, but as a loving guide for how to speak, forgive, show mercy, and use words wisely. 

A Prophetic Tradition 

The holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself told stories about the prophets before him to teach lessons simply. It is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 3271, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 

‘Relate traditions from the Children of Israel, for there is no harm in that.’ 

This shows that storytelling done sincerely is a Sunnah. By using Seerah stories to build your child’s language, you are filling their mind and tongue with words that carry truth and kindness. Be patient if they ask the same questions again; repetition is how young hearts learn.