The Lost Girl and Allah's Mercy
In a busy city, 8-year-old Sehar lived with her loving parents. One day, while visiting a large marketplace with her mother, she let go of her hand for just a moment - and in that instant, she was lost.
The streets were crowded, and the sounds of vendors and shoppers surrounded her. Fear filled her heart, but she remembered what her father always told her: "Whenever you are scared, call upon Allah, and He will guide you."
With tears in her eyes, Sara sat near a quiet corner, raised her little hands, and whispered, "Ya Allah, please bring my mother back to me."
As she finished her dua, a kind elderly man approached her. "Are you lost, little one?" he asked gently. She nodded, too afraid to speak. The man smiled and said, "Come, let's go to the marketplace announcer. He can call for your mother."
At that very moment, Sara's mother was desperately searching for her, calling her name. When she heard the announcer's voice describing a lost girl in a blue dress with a small pink backpack, she ran to the stall.
"Sara!" her mother cried as she saw her daughter standing with the kind man. Tears of relief streamed down her face as she hugged her tightly.
The man smiled and said, "Allah always watches over His children."
That night, as Sara lay in bed, she whispered a prayer of thanks. She had learned that no matter how lost or scared she felt, Allah was always there, guiding her back home.
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This story reminds us that when we put our trust in Allah, He protects and guides us in ways beyond our understanding.
