When a seven-year-old starts writing books and a ten-year-old becomes a published author of four titles, it is a powerful reminder that the youth of the Muslim Ummah are capable of extraordinary things when they are raised with purpose, guidance, and the consciousness of Allah. Sister Alya’s story on The Deen Show is an inspiration to parents, children, and anyone who wants to see what happens when Islamic values are planted early and nurtured with love.
Books That Save Lives
Alya’s book series, “Things Every Kid Should Know,” tackles the issues of smoking, drugs, alcohol, and bullying — topics that destroy the lives of millions of young people every year. Rather than waiting until these problems take hold, Alya’s approach is prevention through early education. Her work has already produced results: one reader’s uncle stopped smoking after reading her book on the subject. This is the power of a child who channels their energy toward good, guided by the wisdom of their parents and the mercy of Allah.
“If they know from early on, then they won’t get started into it.” — Sister Alya, age 10, explaining the simple yet profound logic behind her mission to educate children before harmful habits take root.
The Role of Parents in Raising Future Leaders
Behind every righteous child is a family that invested in their spiritual and intellectual development. Alya’s parents guided her curiosity, took her to the library, and helped her channel her desire to help others into something productive and lasting. In Islam, parents will be held accountable before Allah for how they raised their children, and this family is a beautiful example of fulfilling that sacred trust with excellence and devotion.
“Alhamdulillah — all praise be to God.” — Sister Alya’s instinctive expression of gratitude, a sign that Islamic values have been deeply rooted in her character from the earliest age.
Lessons for Every Family
- Start early — children are capable of much more than we give them credit for when they are given purpose and encouragement
- Channel your children’s energy toward beneficial projects that serve the community and develop their character
- Teach Islamic values alongside worldly skills so that your child grows up worshiping the Creator, not following the trends of a culture that calls them toward harm
- A righteous child who continues to do good after you pass away is one of the deeds that continues to benefit you in the Hereafter
When you leave this life, everything stays behind — your wealth, your car, your possessions. But a righteous child who worships Allah alone and calls others to goodness is a legacy that follows you into the grave and beyond. Invest in your children as this family has invested in Alya, and watch how Allah transforms them into leaders, authors, and beacons of light for the entire Ummah.
