Short Stories

Short stories to read aloud with your child. Each one teaches a value and ends with questions to talk about together — and many have a matching Atfal Compass video.

Honesty

Ages 4–8 · 3 min read

The Found Pencil

Abdullah finds the most beautiful pencil on the classroom floor. Should he keep it?

Perseverance

Ages 3–7 · 2 min read

The Tiny Ant Who Never Gave Up

Maryam watches a tiny ant carry a crumb much bigger than itself.

Kindness

Ages 3–7 · 2 min read

A Smile Is Charity

Khalid has no money to give — but he discovers something he can give every day.

Trust in Allah

Ages 7–11 · 3 min read

Abdullah's Result

Abdullah studied hard and made dua — so why wasn't his result what he hoped?

Helping Others

Ages 4–8 · 2 min read

The Helping Hands

Omer falls down in the park. Will anyone stop playing to help?

Respecting Parents

Ages 4–9 · 2 min read

A Gift for Baba

Maryam wants to give her father the best gift in the world — but she has no money.