It is a natural human reaction to notice when someone else has something new or exciting, but for a child, this can quickly turn into Hasad, or envy. Wise Compass helps children navigate these moments by teaching them to celebrate the happiness of others while remaining secure in their own blessings. As Muslim parents, we want our children to have the spiritual maturity to say ‘MashAllah’ and truly mean it. Our Islamic stories for kids illustrate that another person’s gain is not our loss, because the treasures of Allah Almighty are infinite. 

Our faith-friendly story platform features characters who face the challenge of a friend getting something they want. Through values-based reading, children learn that envy only hurts the person who feels it, whereas being happy for someone else brings a sense of light and connection. In stories like The Twisted Tree, the focus on purifying inner habits helps children recognise and manage the first signs of envy through Tazkiyah. By mirroring the generous character of holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who loved for his brother what he loved for himself, children are inspired to be big-hearted. We want children to understand that their own path and blessings are perfectly planned by Allah Almighty. Wise Compass provides the social-emotional learning tools for children to maintain their inner peace during moments of comparison. By making the avoidance of envy an attractive and heroic trait, we help children build a resilient identity. They learn that by celebrating others, they are reflecting the values of the noble Quran and building a character that is defined by its sincerity and its trust in the wisdom of Allah Almighty.