Description

Inspired by popular fables, the story of the elephant and the ant recounts the life of an elephant who made fun of the other animals and bullied them because he underestimated them, thinking that no one could harm him thanks to his gigantic size. However, he was proven wrong by a tiny little ant.

Kids Questions & Quran Answers

Q: Why be good to those who aren’t?
A: Surat Fussilat (41-34):"ادْفَعْ بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ"

Moral Values

Q: Why should we treat everyone kindly, no matter their size or strength?
A: The elephant learned that being big or strong doesn't make us better. Everyone, no matter how small, deserves respect and kindness. True strength is for helping, not hurting.

Q: How should we respond when someone is mean to us?
A: Allah teaches us to respond to bad actions with good deeds. When the elephant was hurtful, the ant chose forgiveness and kindness, teaching the elephant an important lesson.

Q: Why is arrogance harmful to us and others?
A: Arrogance makes us think we’re better and causes us to hurt others. The elephant’s arrogance caused pain, but humility and kindness created friendship.