Reflecting on the wisdom in Surah Ibrahim (24-25), Allah presents an example:

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Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? It produces its fruit all the time, by permission of its Lord. And Allah presents examples for the people that perhaps they will be reminded.
(Surah Ibrahim: 24-25)

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Narrated by ibn Omar (radiyAllahu anhu):

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The Prophet (S) said, “Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a Muslim.  Tell me the name of that tree.”  Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert areas.  And I thought of the date-palm tree but felt too shy to answer.  The others then asked, “What is that tree, O Allah’s Apostle?”  He replied, “It is the date-palm tree.”
(Sahih Bukhari, Book of Knowledge, Hadith #58)

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So how is the date palm like a Muslim?

🌳 Roots:

Lets start with the roots. Shajara Tayyiba's roots are firm, stable, and unwavering. Strong, deeply rooted Iman (faith), Ilm (knowledge), and Amal (action) are key components in a Believer.

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🌿 Branches:

Its branches reach high into the heavens. Just like the khair (good) a believer spreads far and wide. ​

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🍃 Leaves & Fruits:

Its leaves do not fall all year around and it's fruit benefits all around it.  Just like a Muslim brings benefit all the time, no matter where he is and at any given time to all around him.

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SubhanAllah every single part of the date palm is beneficial. Just as the Muslim is constantly beneficial and never gives up!

 

💫 Obedience to Allah (swt):

Despite being so AMAZING, a Shajara Tayyiba is still humble and submitted to Allah. Just as a Muslim has submitted to the will of Allah (swt).

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These are the qualities we hope to instill in our students, In sha Allah!