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Why Am I Called Shafiyya?

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Shafiyya, a curious seven-year-old girl from Malaysia, embarks on a journey to understand the meaning behind her unique name. Guided by her courage and determination, she faces various challenges and learns valuable lessons along the way.

Shafiyya was a bright and curious girl living in a vibrant village in Malaysia. One day, she asked her mother, " - Why am I called Shafiyya?" Her mother smiled and said, " - It's a special name with a beautiful meaning." But she didn't explain what the meaning was. Shafiyya felt a strong urge to find out the mystery behind her name.

Determined to uncover the secret, Shafiyya decided to ask her grandmother, who always had stories to tell. " - Grandma, do you know why I'm called Shafiyya?" she asked eagerly. Her grandmother chuckled and replied, " - Names hold stories, my dear. You must discover it on your own." Shafiyya felt puzzled but excited to start her quest.

Shafiyya thought her teacher might know something about her name. After school, she approached Mrs. Amani and asked, " - Do you know what my name means?" Mrs. Amani shook her head, " - I'm afraid not, but I believe it's tied to courage." This clue made Shafiyya more determined to find out the truth.

Next, Shafiyya decided to look for answers in the library. She spent hours searching through books but found nothing about her name. " - Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place," she sighed. Feeling a bit discouraged, she wondered where else to search.

Feeling stuck, Shafiyya tried asking her friends for help. " - Does anyone know why I'm called Shafiyya?" she asked during recess. Her friends shrugged, unsure of the answer. Shafiyya felt like she hit a wall. " - Don't worry," her friend Amina said, " - We'll find it together!"

Shafiyya's quest seemed to get harder with every step she took. She even asked the village elders, but they only gave her riddles. " - Courage lies in those who seek," one elder said cryptically. Shafiyya felt more confused but knew she couldn't give up.

One rainy afternoon, Shafiyya sat by her window, feeling defeated. " - Maybe I'll never know the meaning of my name," she thought sadly. She watched the raindrops race down the glass, mirroring her own feelings. Shafiyya was about to give up.

Just as Shafiyya was losing hope, her mother entered the room with a warm smile. " - I see you're still thinking about your name," she said gently. " - Remember, the answer lies within you." Shafiyya felt a spark of inspiration. Could courage be the key to her question?

With renewed determination, Shafiyya realized she had to be brave and trust herself. She gathered her thoughts and remembered all the clues. " - My name means courage!" she exclaimed, feeling a wave of understanding. She had found her answer at last.

Shafiyya shared her discovery with her family and friends, who all celebrated her courage. " - I'm proud of you," her mother said, hugging her tightly. Shafiyya learned that courage isn't just a name but a part of who she is. She felt proud to be called Shafiyya.

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