Bilal & Mr. Shells
When Bilal's cat runs off in a storm, Mr. Shells flies him to Jerusalem to hear the miracles of Prophet Isa (AS), in an audiobook for young children.
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What is Bilal & Mr. Shells about?
Bilal & Mr. Shells is an Islamic audiobook for young children in which a boy who has lost his cat hears the story of the Prophet Isa (AS) and his miracles, and learns not to give up hope.
On a cloudy Sunday, Bilal takes his cat Milo to the park with his best pal, Mr. Shells. When thunder strikes, Milo panics and runs out of sight, and Bilal is sure he has lost him. "Do you not believe in miracles?" asks Mr. Shells, and he flies Bilal across the Atlantic in his aircraft to Jerusalem, where they ride a camel to Sheikh Hamza's garden.
Sheikh Hamza tells them about Maryam, one of the greatest women on earth, who worshipped Allah day and night. The angel Jibreel came to tell her she would have a son. She gave birth to Isa under a palm tree, and Allah gave her a stream of water. When people accused her, the baby Isa spoke from the cradle to say that he was a servant of Allah and a prophet. As he grew, Isa taught people about Allah and, with Allah's permission, healed a man with leprosy and a blind man, made a bird from clay, and brought the dead back to life. When soldiers came to capture him, Allah raised him to the heavens, and Allah promises that Isa will come back.
Bilal and Mr. Shells fly home, and in the back garden they find Milo: with Allah's permission, he has come back. The book gives children a first introduction to Prophet Isa and reminds them that nothing is too hard for Allah. It is written by Farah Elmoudani and narrated by Rania Kurdi. It takes about five minutes and is music-free.
What your child will learn
- Prophet Isa (AS) was a servant of Allah and one of His prophets.
- Isa's miracles happened only by Allah's permission.
- Maryam was one of the greatest women, who worshipped Allah day and night.
- We should never lose hope, because nothing is too hard for Allah.
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Maryam 19:16-33: Jibreel comes to Maryam, Isa (AS) is born under a palm tree with a stream below her, and the baby speaks from the cradle to say he is Allah's servant and a prophet.
- Surah Al Imran 3:49: By Allah's permission, Isa (AS) makes a bird from clay, heals the blind and the leper, and brings the dead to life.
- Surah An-Nisa 4:157-158: Isa (AS) was not killed or crucified; Allah raised him up to Himself.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3448: The son of Maryam will come down among the people as a just ruler.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did Milo run away?
- What did the baby Isa (AS) say when the people spoke to Maryam?
- Which miracles did Isa perform, and by whose permission?
- How did Bilal feel when Milo came home?
Words to know
- Jibreel
- The angel who brought Allah's messages to the prophets.
- Maryam
- The mother of Prophet Isa (AS); a surah of the Qur'an is named after her.
- Subhanahu wa ta'ala
- Glorified and exalted is He; said after Allah's name.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bilal & Mr. Shells based on the Qur'an?
Yes. Sheikh Hamza's story of Maryam and Isa (AS) follows Surah Maryam and Surah Al Imran. Bilal, Milo and Mr. Shells are the book's own characters.
What does Bilal & Mr. Shells teach children?
Who Prophet Isa (AS) was, the miracles Allah gave him, and that we should not lose hope, because nothing is too hard for Allah.
How long is Bilal & Mr. Shells?
About 5 minutes.
Does Bilal & Mr. Shells have music?
No. It is music-free.
