Help children learn one of Allah’s beautiful Names while teaching them the importance of showing kindness and compassion to those who are sick through authentic Islamic evidence.
This printable lesson resource introduces children to Allah’s beautiful Name, Ash-Shāfī (The One who cures), reminding them that although doctors and medicine are means, it is Allah alone who grants healing.
 
Children will also learn the virtues of visiting the sick through the authentic hadith of the Prophet ﷺ and discover practical ways they can care for those who are unwell.
 
This lesson has been designed to encourage discussion, understanding and, most importantly, acting upon what they have learnt.
What is included?
Full teacher guidance with discussion points.
Introduction to Allah’s beautiful Name Ash-Shāfī (The One who cures).
Authentic duʿā’ to make when someone is sick.
Review questions to reinforce learning.
Authentic hadith about the reward for visiting the sick.
Discussion questions about the hadith.
Ash-Shāfī colouring page.
Arabic handwriting practice sheet.
Hands-on cut-and-stick visiting the sick activity.
Matching picture cards.
Printable PDF ready to use.
 
Learning Objectives
Children will learn:
Allah is Ash-Shāfī, the One who grants healing.
Allah alone is the One who truly cures us.
The duʿā’ to make when we are sick.
The importance of patience when we become ill.
That sickness is from the decree of Allah and He grants the cure.
The authentic reward for visiting a sick Muslim.
Practical ways to care for those who are sick.
To apply these beautiful Islamic manners in their daily lives.
 
Perfect for
Islamic Studies lessons
Homeschooling families
Madrasahs
Weekend Islamic schools
Muslim teachers
Community classes
Parents teaching Islam at home
 
Suitable for
Ages 3–7
Younger children can colour, cut and stick the matching pictures.
Older children can read the sentences independently, draw their own illustrations and discuss the lesson in greater depth.
 
This resource has been carefully prepared using authentic Islamic evidence to help children build love for Allah’s beautiful Names while learning practical Sunnah manners that they can apply in their everyday lives.