There was once a man who had a beautiful habit. Every morning, long before the call to prayer, he would quietly enter the mosque. He would perform ablution, sit in a corner, and begin reciting the Holy Qur’an. By the time the congregation gathered, he would already have been engaged in recitation for quite some time.
One morning, as usual, the man was sitting in the mosque with his Qur’an open before him, reciting softly. Just then, a small child entered the mosque. He washed his little hands and face, and then sat quietly in another corner. The man noticed the child smiling at him. Out of courtesy, the man smiled back and returned to his recitation.
After a while, when the man lifted his eyes from the Qur’an, he saw something that touched his heart. The little boy had raised both his tiny hands, eyes closed tightly, and was whispering a prayer. A faint smile rested on the child’s lips, and he was so absorbed in his prayer that he seemed completely unaware of his surroundings.
The man was amazed at the sincerity and seriousness of the child’s gesture. Despite his young age, he prayed with such innocence and focus that it humbled the man. He paused his own recitation and continued to watch silently, deeply moved.
After some time, the child finished his prayer and prepared to leave. The man’s heart softened. He called the boy over, placed his hand gently on his head, and said, “Here, my child, take this small gift.” He handed him a note of money, smiling warmly. The boy, shy but thankful, accepted it and began to walk out.
Curious, the man asked softly, “My dear child, what was it that you were asking from God with such devotion?”
The little boy, still smiling, replied innocently, “I was asking Him for a hundred rupees, so I could buy my school lunch.”
The man’s eyes filled with tears. He was overwhelmed by the boy’s purity and his complete faith that his prayer would be heard. The child had no doubts, no hesitation — only certainty that his Lord was listening.
The man realized that day that true prayer is not only about words but about sincerity, simplicity, and trust. That small child had taught him a greater lesson in prayer than years of practice had ever done.
The Lesson
This story reminds us that we should present our needs before God with full faith, purity, and sincerity. He is the One who provides, the One who gives from His endless treasures. Just as the little boy prayed with certainty, we too should trust that every sincere prayer is heard — and encourage our children to learn the same.
When we extend our hands in prayer, it should be with the belief that the One we are asking from is the Most Generous and the Most Merciful.
