💛 The Orphan Who Changed the World

Tonight's Story

Every story we've heard this Ramadan — the revelation in the cave, the kindness, the bravery, the forgiveness — came from one man. But before he was a Prophet, before he was a leader, before he changed the world… he was a child who had lost everything.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ never saw his father. Abdullah passed away before Muhammad was even born. And when he was only six years old, his mother Aminah passed away too. He was an orphan — a little boy with no parents in a world that could be very unkind to children like him.

His grandfather Abdul Muttalib took care of him and loved him dearly. But just two years later, his grandfather passed away too. Muhammad ﷺ was eight years old and had already lost three of the people closest to him. His uncle Abu Talib then took him in and raised him like his own son.

Maybe because he knew what it felt like to be alone, the Prophet ﷺ grew up with the softest heart for children. He would kiss children, carry them on his shoulders, let them climb on his back during prayer, and stop everything to comfort a child who was crying.

He once said something beautiful: 'I and the caretaker of an orphan will be like this in Paradise' — and he held up two fingers pressed together. That close. Taking care of a child who has no parents puts you right next to the Prophet ﷺ in Jannah.

The boy who lost his parents became the man who made sure no child would ever feel unloved. During Ramadan, we fast to feel what others feel — the hunger, the need, the longing. Tonight, remember the orphan who changed the world — and think about how you can help someone who needs it. 💚

Dua of the Night: Dua for Our Parents

رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا

Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayanee sagheera

"My Lord, have mercy on them (my parents) as they raised me when I was small"

This Quranic dua is for our parents — or whoever raised us. The Prophet ﷺ knew better than anyone how precious it is to have someone who cares for you. Say this dua for the people who love you.

Family Discussion

The Prophet ﷺ knew what it was like to be alone. How do you think that shaped who he became?

Good Deed Challenge

Ask your parents about a local charity that helps children or families in need. During Ramadan, even a small act of kindness — a donation, a meal, a kind word — can change someone's whole day. The Prophet ﷺ was once that child who needed someone. Now it's our turn to be that someone. 💚