The Importance of Sunlight for Health

Saida, a cheerful girl, lives with her ailing mother Rehema in a village. Despite several treatments, Rehema's health worsens. A specialist, Dr. Abou, prescribes costly medicines and advises sunlight and fresh air. The community debates this advice, but Rehema decides to follow it. Saida pleads with the sun to shine for her mother. The sun obliges, and Rehema recovers, continuing to follow the doctor's advice.

Where did Saida and her mother live?

• In a large mansion

• In a tiny hut

• In a city apartment

• In a farmhouse

What was Rehema suffering from?

• A stomach ache

• A headache

• A chronic cough and fever

• A broken leg

What did Dr. Abou recommend for Rehema's recovery?

• Staying in a dark room

• Sitting in the sun every morning

• Taking a walk every evening

• Eating only fruits

Why were some relatives and neighbors against the doctor's advice?

• They thought it was too expensive

• They believed exposure to sun and air was dangerous

• They didn't trust doctors

• They wanted Rehema to stay indoors

What did Saida do when she heard her mother's lament?

• She went to play with her friends

• She cried

• She asked the sun to come out

• She ignored it

How did the sun respond to Saida's plea?

• It promised to come the next day

• It ignored her

• It shone brightly immediately

• It sent rain instead

What did the sun's rays do to reach Saida's courtyard?

• They shone from a distance

• They pierced through the clouds

• They waited for the clouds to move

• They asked the wind for help

How did Rehema feel after sitting in the sun?

• Sleepy

• Much better

• No different

• Worse than before

What did Rehema continue to do after her recovery?

• Stay indoors

• Take an hour of sunlight and fresh air daily

• Avoid the sun

• Eat only fruits

What lesson can be learned from Rehema's story?

• Illnesses cannot be cured

• Neighbors always know best

• Doctors are always right

• Sunlight and fresh air are crucial for health