Assembly Notes
Today’s theme: Good Character
Good Character in Islam
Islam teaches us that good character is shown in the small things we do every day: helping others, forgiving, smiling, showing love, being friendly and controlling our anger.
We show good character by:
1 Guiding others to good
A man came to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ because his camel was exhausted and he needed another animal to ride. The Prophet ﷺ did not have one to give him, but he directed the man to somebody who might be able to help. That person gave the man a mount. When the Prophet ﷺ heard what had happened, he said:
“Whoever guides to good has the like of the reward of the person who actually does it.”
(Sahih Muslim)
2 Forgiving and making allowances for others
A Jewish woman brought the Prophet ﷺ poisoned sheep. He ate from it and she was brought. It was asked, “Should we not kill her?” “No,” he replied. The Prophet ﷺ forgave her and showed mercy, even though she had harmed him.
(Sahih al-Bukhari)
What can we learn?
Even when we cannot do something ourselves, we can help people find another person who can.
- Encourage a friend to do something kind
- Show someone how to do a good deed
- Help someone find the help they need
- Encourage others to make good choices
When we guide someone towards good, Allah can reward us too.
Question for the children: What good deed could you encourage someone else to do today?
What does this mean for us?
Do not hold onto anger when somebody makes a mistake.
Try to understand how another person might be feeling.
Give people the opportunity to put things right.
Treat others with the kindness and forgiveness that we would hope to receive ourselves.
Small actions • Big character
Good character does not always require a huge action. It can be seen in the small things we do every day.
Today’s key message: Good character is shown in what we do every day.