Al-Qaswa
The journey of the Hijrah told through the Prophet's ﷺ camel Al-Qaswa, who chose where the mosque of Medina would stand, ages 6 to 9.
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What is Al-Qaswa about?
Al-Qaswa is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 6 to 9 that tells the story of the Hijrah, the Prophet's ﷺ journey from Makkah to Medina, through the eyes of his camel, Al-Qaswa.
Children travel through the desert by night, hide in the cave of Thawr and hear the people of Medina singing to welcome the Prophet ﷺ. Everyone hopes he will stay at their house, but the Prophet ﷺ lets Al-Qaswa walk on until she kneels by herself, on the spot where the Prophet's Mosque was built.
The audiobook teaches trust in Allah's plan and the love the Companions had for the Prophet ﷺ. It is based on the Seerah and authentic Hadith and has been reviewed by Islamic scholars.
What your child will learn
- Allah has a plan, even when a journey is hard.
- The Companions loved the Prophet ﷺ and welcomed him with joy.
- Animals are part of Allah's creation and deserve our care.
Chapters
- Leaving Makkah by night
- The cave of Thawr
- Across the desert
- Arriving in Medina
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah At-Tawbah 9:40: The Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr in the cave, when the Prophet said "Allah is with us".
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3906: The journey of the Hijrah and the arrival in Medina.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr hide in the cave?
- How did the people of Medina welcome the Prophet ﷺ?
- Why did the Prophet ﷺ let Al-Qaswa choose where to stop?
Words to know
- Hijrah
- The journey of the Prophet ﷺ and the Muslims from Makkah to Medina.
- Seerah
- The life story of the Prophet ﷺ.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Al-Qaswa suitable for?
Children aged 6 to 9. It is a longer listen, split into four chapters.
Is Al-Qaswa a true story?
Yes. It tells the Hijrah as the Seerah and authentic Hadith describe it, and it has been reviewed by Islamic scholars.
