I asked my 8 year old students who knew the meaning of the word "simplicity", as we were doing a seerah lesson (describing the character of Muhammad- Rasoolullah (Sallallahu 'Alayhi wa Sallam). None of the children knew what it meant. Being one of the qualities of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu 'Alayhi wa Sallam), they thought it meant kind or helpful. Some said it mean to be a king. When I explained the meaning, their eyes widened in shock and … [Read more...]