Go On, Zap Shaytan
A boy tells how Shaytan whispers bad ideas, and how Bismillah, the adhan and the Qur'an keep him away, in a rhyming audiobook for young children.
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What is Go On, Zap Shaytan about?
Go On, Zap Shaytan is an Islamic audiobook for young children in which a little boy explains, in rhyme, how Shaytan tries to lead him into doing wrong, and the words and good deeds that keep Shaytan away.
Wherever the boy goes, a sneaky Shaytan tries to follow, creeping around his ears and whispering naughty ideas. The boy knows that Shaytan swore to Allah from the start to lead people away from the straight path, that he is a liar, and that he is made from an invisible kind of fire. Shaytan giggles when the boy snatches, shouts, kicks or scratches, and he loves it when the boy is lazy, mean or messy.
But the boy will not follow him. When he calls the adhan or recites the Qur'an, Shaytan squeals and cowers. When Shaytan tells him to shout at his mother or stick his tongue out at his little brother, he says, "A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim": I seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan the accursed. When he says Bismillah before he eats, changes his clothes or puts on his shoes, Shaytan flies away with his fingers in his ears. And by doing good deeds all day, like greeting his family with salam and learning the Qur'an, he hopes to be rewarded with Jannah, insha'Allah.
The book, subtitled Seeking Shelter with Allah, gives children a simple picture of Shaytan that is not frightening, and short words they can use themselves when they feel tempted to do wrong. It is written by Razana Noor and narrated by Rania Kurdi. It takes about two minutes and is music-free.
What your child will learn
- Shaytan whispers bad ideas, but we do not have to follow them.
- We can seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan with the words A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim.
- Saying Bismillah before we eat or dress keeps Shaytan away.
- The adhan and the Qur'an drive Shaytan away.
- Good deeds, like greeting our family with salam, please Allah.
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah An-Nahl 16:98: When you recite the Qur'an, seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan, the accursed.
- Surah Al-A'raf 7:12-17: Iblis says he was created from fire, and swears to lie in wait for people on the straight path.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 608: When the call to prayer is made, Shaytan runs away so that he cannot hear it.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3282: The Prophet ﷺ said that if an angry man said "I seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan", his anger would go.
- Sahih Muslim 2018: When a person mentions Allah on entering the house and before eating, Shaytan says he has no place to stay and no dinner.
Talk about it afterwards
- What kinds of things does Shaytan whisper to the boy?
- What words does the boy say when Shaytan tells him to shout at his mother?
- When do we say Bismillah?
- What good deeds could you do today to keep Shaytan away?
Words to know
- Shaytan
- Satan, who whispers bad ideas to lead people away from Allah.
- Jinn
- Beings made by Allah from fire, whom we cannot see.
- A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim
- I seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan, the accursed.
- Adhan
- The call to prayer.
- Jannah
- Paradise.
Frequently asked questions
Is Go On, Zap Shaytan based on the Qur'an and hadith?
Yes. Seeking refuge from Shaytan is taught in Surah An-Nahl, and hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim describe Shaytan fleeing the adhan and the mention of Allah's name.
What does Go On, Zap Shaytan teach children?
That Shaytan whispers bad ideas, and that saying Bismillah, seeking refuge in Allah, the Qur'an and good deeds all keep him away.
How long is Go On, Zap Shaytan?
About 2 minutes.
Does Go On, Zap Shaytan have music?
No. It is music-free.
