MAKNA BERSATU DALAM KEBERAGAMAN (PKN)

Summary

In this heartwarming story, Nabila starts her first day in a new class with excitement, meeting new friends like Andre and Christina. Christina, who is feeling nervous, bonds with Nabila after she comforts her and invites her to sit together. As they enjoy lunch, Nabila learns about the diverse ways people pray, discovering that people from different religions have their own unique ways of showing gratitude. At home, Nabila's mom helps her understand that differences should be embraced, reinforcing the idea that 'diversity is beautiful.' This touching tale teaches the value of friendship, respect, and understanding across cultures and beliefs.

Takeaways

• 😀 Nabila starts her day excited and prepared for a new school day, checking her school supplies to ensure nothing is forgotten.
• 😀 Nabila eagerly looks forward to seeing her friends, especially Andre, who is known for being humorous.
• 😀 Upon arriving at school, Nabila notices a little girl, Christina, holding her mother's hand and looking sad.
• 😀 Nabila meets Christina and her mother, who introduces Christina as a new student, also in the same grade as Nabila.
• 😀 Nabila warmly helps Christina feel comfortable by inviting her to join the class and offering to sit together.
• 😀 During class, students introduce themselves, and Nabila learns that some classmates are from different cities and provinces, like Christina from Medan.
• 😀 At lunchtime, Nabila, Christina, and their friend Bagus share their meals, each bringing something different.
• 😀 Before eating, Nabila, Christina, and Bagus all pray in their own way, showcasing the diversity in religious practices.
• 😀 Nabila’s mother explains to her that different religions have different prayer practices but all express gratitude for food and blessings.
• 😀 Nabila learns the importance of respecting differences and realizes that diversity in religion and culture enriches relationships and experiences.

Q & A

Why is Nabila excited on the morning of the story?

Nabila is excited because she is starting a new class and looks forward to meeting her friends, especially one of her funniest friends, Andre.

What is significant about Christina's first day at school?

Christina is new to the school, and she seems a bit shy and sad when her mother encourages her to go inside. Nabila notices her and helps her by inviting her to sit next to her.

What was Nabila's reaction when she saw Christina holding her mother's hand?

Nabila noticed Christina holding her mother's hand and saw that Christina looked sad. This prompted Nabila to approach her and invite her to join the class.

What did Nabila offer to Christina during the break?

During the break, Nabila invited Christina to join her and her friends at the lunch table, even though she initially didn’t plan to eat with anyone.

What did the characters bring for lunch?

Christina brought whole wheat bread with peanut butter, while Bagus brought rice with Magetan. Nabila had fried chicken, rice, and sambal.

How did the children show respect before eating?

Before eating, the children prayed. Nabila raised her hand to pray, Christina folded her hands and bowed her head, and Bagus also joined in the prayer.

What did the children's prayer express?

The children's prayer expressed gratitude for the food and a wish for good health, strength to complete their tasks, and blessings for those who prepared the meal.

What did Nabila ask her mother when she got home?

Nabila asked her mother why her new friends, Christina and Bagus, prayed differently from her. She noticed that their ways of praying were different from her own.

How did Nabila's mother explain the differences in prayer?

Nabila's mother explained that different religions have different ways of praying, but the essence is the same: to give thanks. She also reassured Nabila that it is okay to be friends with people from different religious backgrounds.

What lesson did Nabila learn from her mother?

Nabila learned that despite differences in religious practices, everyone can live together peacefully and respect each other’s beliefs. Her mother also shared that having friends from different religions can be enriching.