Maryam
The story of Maryam, from her mother's vow to the birth of Prophet Isa (AS), who spoke from the cradle, in a three-chapter audiobook for ages 4 to 6.
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What is Maryam about?
Maryam is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 6 that tells the story of Maryam, the mother of the Prophet Isa (AS): how Allah chose her, and how she trusted Him through the greatest test of her life.
It begins with her parents, Hannah and Imran, who long for a child. Hannah prays that if Allah gives her one, she will dedicate it to serving the temple in Jerusalem. When a girl is born, she worries that only boys do this work, but she keeps her promise. The elders of the temple all want to care for Maryam, so they cast their quills into the river, and only the quill of the Prophet Zakariya (AS) floats. In his care, Maryam grows up devoted to Allah. When Zakariya finds fresh dates with her out of season, she tells him that Allah provides for whom He wills, and he is moved to pray for a son of his own: Yahya (AS).
Then the angels tell Maryam that Allah has chosen her above all women. The angel Jibril brings her the news that she will have a son, Isa, though no man has touched her; Allah only says "Be", and it is. Alone under a palm tree, she is given fresh dates and a stream of water, and told to keep a vow of silence. When people accuse her, baby Isa speaks from the cradle: he is Allah's servant and a prophet.
The story shows children how Allah answers prayers and cares for those who trust Him. Told in three chapters and read by Penelope Rawlins, it is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- Allah answers prayers, as He answered Hannah and Zakariya (AS).
- Allah chose Maryam above all women for her purity and devotion.
- Allah can do anything; He only says "Be", and it is.
- When we trust Allah in hard times, He provides for us and comforts us.
- By Allah's will, the Prophet Isa (AS) was born without a father and spoke as a baby.
Chapters
- Hannah and Imran
- Maryam at the Temple
- A Prophet is Born
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Al Imran 3:35-37: The wife of Imran dedicates her child to Allah, Maryam is placed in Zakariya's care, and Allah provides for her.
- Surah Al Imran 3:38-41: Zakariya prays for a child and is given the good news of Yahya.
- Surah Al Imran 3:42-47: The angels tell Maryam that Allah has chosen her; lots are cast for her care; she is given the good news of Isa, who will speak in the cradle.
- Surah Maryam 19:16-34: Jibril comes to Maryam, she gives birth under a palm tree, keeps a vow of silence, and baby Isa speaks.
Talk about it afterwards
- What did Hannah promise Allah?
- How was it decided who would look after Maryam?
- What made Zakariya (AS) pray for a child of his own?
- How did Allah help Maryam when she was alone under the palm tree?
- What did baby Isa (AS) say to the people?
Words to know
- Jibril
- The angel who brought Allah's messages to the prophets.
- Al-Mujib
- One of Allah's names, the One who answers prayers.
- Al-Wali
- One of Allah's names, the Protecting Friend.
- Al-Basir
- One of Allah's names, the All-Seeing.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Maryam suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 6. It is long, about 26 minutes, and tells of Maryam's loneliness and people's unkind words, so younger children may like to hear it a chapter at a time.
Is Maryam based on the Qur'an?
Yes. Maryam's story is told in Surah Al Imran and Surah Maryam. Some details, such as her mother's name, the river and the town of Nazareth, come from later tellings.
How long is Maryam?
About 26 minutes, in three chapters.
