My Good Manners Book: Islamic Adab for Kids
Ten beautiful manners from the Qur'an and the Sunnah, one card at a time.
Updated 25 October 2026
7 pagesGuide
A4 & US Letterprint at home
Ages 4–10best for
One manner a weektime it takesGood manners (adab) are at the heart of a child's Islam. This booklet teaches ten of them in simple words, each with a short Qur'an verse or hadith and an "I did this!" box: saying salam, smiling, telling the truth, kindness to parents, saying Jazakallahu khayran, sharing, gentleness, helping at home, respecting elders and caring for little ones, and staying calm instead of getting angry.
Step by step
- 1Say salam
- 2Smile
- 3Always tell the truth
- 4Be kind to my parents
- 5Say Jazakallahu khayran
- 6Share and want good for others
- 7Be gentle
- 8Help at home
- 9Respect elders, care for little ones
- 10Stay calm, don't get angry
One manner a week
Pick one card each week, talk about it at dinner and notice when your child does it.
How to use it
Print and staple the seven pages. Read one card a week and tick the box together.
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Frequently asked questions
What age is it for?
About 4 to 10.
Are the manners referenced?
Yes, each card has its Qur'an verse or hadith.
Is it free?
Yes, in A4 and US Letter.
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