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Two young children eat a warm meal at a wooden dining table in a cozy, sunlit kitchen.

Two young children eat a warm meal at a wooden dining table in a cozy, sunlit kitchen.

baby Amina sat at the table, looking at her warm plate of food. It smelled so good, and her tummy rumbled. She reached for a bite—but then she paused. “Oh!” she smiled. Softly, she said, “Bismillah.” Her little brother Yusuf looked up. “Why do you say that?” Amina grinned. “Because it reminds me that Allah gave us this food. Saying Bismillah is like saying thank you before we eat.” Yusuf thought for a moment, then picked up his spoon. “Bismillah,” he whispered. Mama smiled from the kitchen. “That’s beautiful.” And together, they began their meal—with happy hearts and thankful words. Mehr sehen