Fish Finds Water
A little golden fish searches the whole sea for water, and a lonely whale shows her it was always around her, in an Uncle Asad audiobook for ages 4 to 9.
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What is Fish Finds Water about?
Fish Finds Water is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9, told by Uncle Asad, about a tiny golden fish who searches the whole sea for water, and learns that it has been all around her all along.
Uncle Asad's grandson has asked him where he can find Allah, because he wants someone to play with. That makes Uncle Asad think of a story his own granddad told him. In the Indian Ocean lives a tiny golden fish who can dance, waggle her tail and turn somersaults, but who often feels sad because she does not fit in. Her granddad tells her she is just a little fish out of water. She does not understand, so she decides to find some water to get into.
She swims and she swims and she swims. The sharks have never heard of water, but send her to the top of the sea. The clickety-clacking crabs have not seen any either, but they tell her about a booming sound in the dark caves at the bottom. There she finds a whale, crying because he is so big that everyone is scared of him. The little fish cannot see him in the dark, so she is not scared, and they become friends. When she explains what she is looking for, the whale smiles: water is all around her. It is hard to see, feel or smell, but without it they could not live.
At the end, Uncle Asad explains that the water is a bit like Allah: we cannot see or touch Him, but we cannot live without Him, and He is always with us, watching over us and caring for us. Part of the Storytime with Uncle Asad series, it takes about eight minutes, is music-free and is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- We cannot see Allah, but He is always with us and takes care of us.
- We depend on Allah for everything, even when we do not notice it.
- Friendship can grow between the most different creatures.
- Being kind to someone who is lonely can make both of you happier.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why was the little golden fish sad at the start?
- Who did she ask about water, and what did they say?
- Why was the whale lonely?
- What did the fish learn about the water? What does Uncle Asad say we cannot live without?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Fish Finds Water suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. Its repeated lines and sea creatures suit younger children, and older ones can think about what the story means.
What does Fish Finds Water teach children?
That we cannot see Allah, yet He is always with us by His knowledge and care, and we cannot live without Him, just as the fish could not see the water that kept her alive.
How long is Fish Finds Water?
About 8 minutes.
Does Fish Finds Water have music?
No. It is music-free.
