This lesson exploreshow
faith and patience can
provide strength and
wisdom in the face of
life's most difficult
moments, particularly in
the context of loss. It
highlights the profound
connection between
The story introducesUmm Sulaym
and her husband, Abu Talhah, a
devoted couple with a beloved son.
Their life appears stable, but the
narrative hints at the fragility of
Exposition/
Introduction
6.
While Abu Talhahis away, their young son
becomes gravely ill and passes away. This
event is the central conflict. Instead of
succumbing to grief, Umm Sulaym
demonstrates extraordinary composure
Rising Action
7.
She prepares ameal for her returning
husband and calmly conceals the
devastating news, knowing he needs
to be at peace before he can absorb
the truth.
Rising Action
8.
Climax
The next morning,Umm
Sulaym reveals the truth to
her husband through a
powerful and gentle
metaphor. She asks, "If
someone lent something to
some people, and then asked
for it back, do they have the
9.
Climax
When Abu Talhahresponds that
they do not, she delivers the
heart-wrenching yet profound
truth: "Allah Almighty lent you
your son, and now He has taken
him back." The immediate shock
on Abu Talhah's part gives way to
understanding and acceptance of
10.
Overwhelmed by her
patienceand faith, Abu
Talhah goes to the Prophet
to recount the story. The
Prophet is deeply moved
and prays for the couple,
asking Allah to bless them
Fallin
g
Actio
n
11.
Resolution
/
Denoueme
nt
The Prophet's prayeris
answered. Umm Sulaym
and Abu Talhah are
blessed with another son,
Abdullah, and through
him, their lineage is
blessed with many
righteous descendants.
This ending highlights the
divine reward for their
immense patience and
If you are
given
thechance
to change
the ending
of the story,
how would
you alter it?
Let’s say you
are Umm
Sulaym, how
would you tell
your husband
about what
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