At The Busy Learners, we believe that the Qur’an offers lessons that touch every heart — young and old alike. Each story within it helps children see the beauty of faith, kindness, and trust in Allah.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This month, our theme “Stories from the Qur’an for Young Hearts” focuses on one of the most inspiring stories — the story of Prophet Ayyub (AS) — a powerful reminder of Sabr (patience) in times of hardship.
Who Was Prophet Ayyub (AS)?
Prophet Ayyub (AS) was a man blessed with good health, wealth, and family. But when Allah tested him with illness and loss, he never lost faith. Despite his pain and struggles, Ayyub (AS) remained patient and continued to remember Allah with a grateful heart.
His story teaches both children and adults that true patience means trusting Allah even when life feels hard.
Why Teach Patience to Kids?
In today’s fast-moving world, it’s easy for children to feel frustrated when things don’t go their way — a toy breaks, a game doesn’t load, or they have to wait their turn.
That’s why teaching sabr is so important.
When children learn about Prophet Ayyub (AS), they see that patience isn’t just waiting quietly — it’s about staying calm, hopeful, and trusting that Allah has a plan.
This story encourages little hearts to:
Be thankful for what they have.
Stay strong even when they face small challenges.
Remember Allah in every situation.
What’s Coming This Month
Throughout the month, we’ll explore Prophet Ayyub’s (AS) story through a mix of engaging resources designed especially for kids aged 5–8:
Story & Reflection Sheet: Simplified Qur’anic storytelling with child-friendly vocabulary.
Patience Word Search: Fun activity introducing Arabic and English words like Sabr and Shukr.
Color & Learn Page: A creative coloring sheet that reinforces the message of gratitude.
Craft Corner: “Patience Flower” craft — each petal representing a way to show sabr at home or school.
Family Talk Prompt Cards: Short reflection questions parents can use for bedtime or storytime.
Each activity helps children understand patience not just as an idea, but as a way to live — beautifully inspired by Prophet Ayyub’s (AS) story.
Teach your child the beauty of patience and faith in Allah through the inspiring story of Prophet Ayyub (AS).
This workbook combines storytelling, reflection, and crafts to make Islamic learning joyful and meaningful for kids aged 5–8.
Inside the workbook:
🌸 Faith in Allah — Fill-in-the-blanks & true/false activities
🌿 Dua tracing and coloring
🎨 Patience crafts
💬 Reflection and Islamic reminders pages
🏅 Patience Star Certificate
Also available on Teachers Pay Teachers!
Explore the Prophet Ayyub (AS): Patience Path Workbook on TPT — perfect for homeschoolers, classrooms, and Islamic Studies lessons.
Building Vocabulary with Meaning
This month’s key words are:
Sabr (صبر) – Patience
Shukr (شكر) – Gratitude
Rahmah (رحمة) – Mercy
We’ll explore each word through illustrations, stories, and mini tasks to help your child connect language with values. And free downloadable flash cards will be available!
Help your little learners explore the beautiful values of patience, gratitude, and mercy through this inspiring Arabic vocabulary pack based on the story of Prophet Ayyub (AS).
This printable set includes 10 Arabic words with their English meanings and simple, kid-friendly explanations, illustrated with soft, faith-based designs to make learning joyful and engaging.
Download your set today and make Islamic learning gentle, fun, and meaningful for your little ones!
Let’s Begin the Journey
Join us on this heartwarming journey of faith, resilience, and gratitude.
Together, we’ll discover how even small hearts can learn big lessons from Prophet Ayyub (AS) — one story, one activity, and one prayer at a time.
Stay tuned for new weekly printables and activities — all part of our “Stories from the Qur’an for Young Hearts” series.
Because every little learner deserves to grow with patience, faith, and joy.
Download the colouring freebie here and enjoy: Free colouring worksheet