The First Responders

The 9th Seerat Club session, held on 2nd August 2025 at Shafqat Masjid, focused on The First Responders—the earliest believers who accepted the call of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) without hesitation.

The session began with Maulana Owais engaging the children in a creative warm-up, asking them to imagine their ideal superheroes—their physique, powers, gear, suits, and rides. This led into a discussion on how real-life heroes differ from fictional ones.

Children were then shown a video of a herd of buffalo charging a person, with one buffalo stepping forward to shield and save them. This became a powerful analogy for the As-Sābiqūn al-Awwalūn—the first companions who stood by the Prophet (SAW) at a time of great danger, honored by Allah in Surah Al-Wāqi‘ah.

The discussion highlighted three of these noble companions:

Hazrat Ali (RA) – The first child to accept Islam at age 7, raised in the household of the Prophet (SAW).
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) – The Prophet’s (SAW) closest friend and the first adult male to embrace Islam.
Hazrat Zaid ibn Haritha (RA) – The first freed slave to accept Islam, choosing the Prophet’s (SAW) companionship over returning to his family.

The children learned that these companions were drawn to Islam because of the Prophet’s (SAW) unmatched character, long before his prophethood was announced. They also discussed how qualities such as belief in Allah, love for the Prophet (SAW), courage, and leading in goodness set these real heroes apart from others—unlike figures such as Abu Jahl, remembered for rejecting the truth.

🕌 After Maghrib prayers, the session moved to a hands-on learning segment led by certified trainers from the First Response Initiative of Pakistan (FRIP).

Volunteers from FRIP conducted an interactive workshop on first-aid basics, covering how to handle fractures, choking, road safety, and electrical injuries. Children learned that timely and calm action in emergencies can save lives and reduce the severity of injuries.

The combination of Seerah-based inspiration and practical life skills left the children with a deeper understanding of both moral courage and the importance of readiness to help others in real-life situations.