We Have Another Authentic Salafi Resource for you!
The Importance of Companions – 5-Week Teaching Pack (Ages 8–16)
Download. Print. Teach. No preparation needed.
Our children are growing up in a world full of influences — some good, some harmful. One of the most important lessons they can learn is how to choose their friends wisely. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that companions shape who we become, and that is exactly what this 47-page resource pack helps children understand.
What’s Inside
Five complete lessons (recommended one per week – but flexible to extend or shorten, giving children time to absorb the information)
Fully guided worksheets – every discussion, question, and teaching point explained for you
Authentic narrations from the hadith of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
10 worksheets for reflection, writing, and comprehension
1 beautiful tree craft activity to bring learning to life
Discussion prompts to encourage critical thinking and independent answers
Lesson Overview
Lesson 1: The importance of companions – the hadith of the blacksmith and the perfume seller. What is a blacksmith? What is a perfume seller? Why did the Prophet ﷺ compare good and bad friends to these two?
Lesson 2: Understanding the hadith – will our friends help us get to Jannah? How can I be a good companion? a duʿāʾ for righteous companions, and reflection on how it feels to be with good companions.
Lesson 3: “A person is upon the religion of his close friend” – what the Salaf used to say, why it matters, and recognising good and bad friends.
Lesson 4: Tree craft with duʿāʾs and the qualities of good and bad companions.
Lesson 5: The three types of friends – recognising and choosing the right people to be around: the freeloader, the pleasure-seeker, and the friend of virtue. Their meanings, and how the friends we choose is ultimately down to us.
Who Is It For?
Children aged 8–16 (perfect for tweens and teens – tested with this age group)
Parents who want ready-to-teach, authentic Islamic lessons at home
Homeschooling mums looking for structured weekly lessons
Teachers and community leaders who want an engaging, trustworthy curriculum for their students
Why This Pack Matters
Our children must learn early how to recognise good and bad friends. The people they choose to be around will shape their religion, their character, and even their future. This pack isn’t just a one-time lesson — it’s something children will remember and carry with them when they make choices about friendships, inshā’Allāh.
By teaching this topic, you’re giving them the tools to avoid bad influences and seek righteous companions — so they can thrive as Muslims and as a community.
Why Parents & Teachers Love It
Absolutely no prep needed – just download, print, and teach
Interactive & memorable – includes crafts, discussions, and hands-on learning
Solves the common problem of children not knowing how to tell a good friend from a bad one
Builds strong Islamic character and identity