Only Allah Almighty is Eternal and Everlasting; mankind is finite and mortal
This story is a reminder that we should always evaluate for ourselves any advice or information that is given by others, rather than foolishly accepting everything that is said, as it may well be just “fake news”.
No one can truly believe they can live forever… or can they? In this powerful moral story, a young king of an ancient land becomes convinced that immortality is his right. Fuelled by the flattery of a selfish advisor and blinded by his own ego, he embarks on a quest to secure eternal life.
What follows is a sobering journey that reveals the unshakeable truth: life and death are decreed by Allah alone, and eternity is not something a king or anyone can command. The Fake News of Eternity is more than a tale of ambition; it is a cautionary reminder about the dangers of misplaced trust, arrogance, and chasing illusions.
As part of our Islamic stories for kids, it encourages young readers to think critically about the advice they receive and to place their trust in the wisdom of Allah. This is one of those timeless stories for kids that blends history, morality, and faith into an unforgettable lesson.
This story is inspired by historical malpractices of kings, rulers, and despots, who have squandered the opportunity of enriching humanity, and have only enriched their delusional state with the ‘fake news’ created to flatter them. They failed to take heed of the eternal wisdom of the noble Quran, which reminds them and all mankind to overcome their delusions of power.
Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Mu’minoon (23), Verses 99-100:
حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا جَآءَ أَحَدَهُمُ ٱلْمَوْتُ قَالَ رَبِّ ٱرْجِعُونِ(As to those who do not believe in the life Hereafter) Until such a time when mortal expiration approaches one of them, he shall say: “O my Sustainer, let me return (to my worldly life),
لَعَلِّىٓ أَعْمَلُ صَٰلِحًا فِيمَا تَرَكْتُ كَلَّآ إِنَّهَا كَلِمَةٌ هُوَ قَآئِلُهَا وَمِن وَرَآئِهِم بَرْزَخٌ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ يُبْعَثُونَSo that I may undertake virtuous actions, which I failed to do (previously when I had the chance).” Unquestionably, indeed, these are the words he is speaking (in regret of his omissions); and (for those who leave the world) there shall be a barrier behind them, (permanently placed) until the Day of Resurrection.
Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Anbiyaa (21), Verse 35:
كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَآئِقَةُ ٱلْمَوْتِ وَنَبْلُوكُم بِٱلشَّرِّ وَٱلْخَيْرِ فِتْنَةً وَإِلَيْنَا تُرْجَعُونَEvery soul shall taste mortal expiration; and We (Allah Almighty) shall test you, with the tribulations of going through the bad and the good times; and to Us you shall return.
Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Rahman (55), Verses 26-27:
كُلُّ مَنْ عَلَيْهَا فَانٍAll that is within (the Earth) shall all perish
وَيَبْقَىٰ وَجْهُ رَبِّكَ ذُو ٱلْجَلَٰلِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِAnd there shall remain forever the existence of your Sustainer, for Whom is the Lordship and All Majesty and Magnanimity.
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Publisher: Hijaz Publications Ltd ISBN ebook: 978-1-80593-038-9 ISBN paper copy: 978-1-80593-062-4 Number of pages: 114 Dimensions (paper copy): 148mm x 210mm Interest age: 9-11yrs Language: English
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