My First Book About Allah
A gentle first book about who Allah is, His Oneness, His power and His mercy, with answers to children's questions, by Sara Khan, for young children.
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What is My First Book About Allah about?
My First Book About Allah is an Islamic audiobook for young children that answers, simply and gently, a child's first big question about their faith: who is Allah?
The book begins with the words La ilaha illallah: Muslims believe there is only one God, and His name is Allah. We pray to Him, thank Him for everything we have and ask Him for help when we need it. Allah made everything and has power over all. His throne spreads over the heavens and the earth, and He never gets tired of watching over them. He is the most kind and forgiving, and He loves us more than anyone, even our own parents. There is nothing like Him, He has no family, and He has always been and will always be. Children hear that Allah has 99 beautiful names, that we cannot see or hear Him but He always sees and hears us, and that He sent the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to show us how to be good. The book ends with His promise that those who believe in Him and please Him will see Him in Paradise.
A second chapter gives facts and answers the questions children often ask: Where is Allah? What does He look like? How big is He? The answers are careful: Allah is not like us and needs no place; He is above His creation, and always close to anyone who asks Him for help, and everything He created is small compared to Him.
Written by Sara Khan, illustrated by Ali Lodge and read by Rania Kurdi, the book takes about four minutes and is music-free.
What your child will learn
- There is only one God, and His name is Allah.
- Allah made everything and is always watching over us.
- Allah loves us more than anyone and is the most kind and forgiving.
- We cannot see Allah, but He always sees and hears us and is near.
- Allah always keeps His promises.
Chapters
- My First Book About Allah
- Facts and Questions about Allah
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255: Ayat al-Kursi. His throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and guarding them does not tire Him.
- Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1-4: Allah is One. He has no child and no parent, and there is nothing like Him.
- Surah Al-A'raf 7:180: To Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call on Him by them.
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:186: When My servants ask about Me, I am near. I answer the call of the one who calls on Me.
Talk about it afterwards
- What does La ilaha illallah mean?
- What are some of the things that Allah made?
- How do we know that Allah is near us?
- Which of Allah's names do you know?
- What would you like to thank Allah for today?
Words to know
- La ilaha illallah
- There is no god but Allah.
- Al-Asma al-Husna
- The most beautiful names of Allah.
- Ar-Rahman
- The Most Merciful, one of Allah's names.
- Ar-Rahim
- The Most Compassionate, one of Allah's names.
Frequently asked questions
Is My First Book About Allah based on the Qur'an?
Yes. What it says about Allah follows the Qur'an, such as Ayat al-Kursi and Surah Al-Ikhlas, although the book itself gives no references.
How long is My First Book About Allah?
About 4 minutes, in two chapters, the book itself and a set of facts and questions.
Does My First Book About Allah have music?
No. It is music-free.
