My First Book About the Qur'an
A first book about the Qur'an for young children: what Allah made, what He asks of us, and what the Qur'an is, with answers to questions, by Sara Khan.
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What is My First Book About the Qur'an about?
My First Book About the Qur'an is an Islamic audiobook for young children that introduces the Qur'an's main teachings and answers simple questions about the holy book of Islam.
It opens with creation. In the beginning there was only Allah, and then He made everything: the heavens and the earth, the sun, moon and stars, mountains and trees, deserts and seas, creatures we can and cannot see, angels and jinn, and people, each one special, from the little bird to the magnificent lion. Allah sent books and prophets to show us how to live. He wants us to be good to one another, to care for our parents and family, friends and neighbours, orphans and the needy, to be thankful for what we have and to look after the world. He wants us to worship Him alone, to pray five times a day when we grow up, to fast in Ramadan, to give to the poor and to go on Hajj if we can. And He wants us all to reach Paradise, where we will live forever with those we love.
The second part gives facts and answers questions. The Qur'an is the word of Allah, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the angel Jibreel, in Arabic, over 23 years. The word Qur'an means recitation. It is a guide for everyone, and an English translation gives only the meaning of the Arabic, which is the word of Allah.
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
- The Qur'an is the word of Allah, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
- Allah made everything, and He made every person special.
- Allah wants us to be good to our parents, neighbours, orphans and people in need.
- The Qur'an is a guide for all people.
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah An-Nisa 4:36: Worship Allah alone, and be good to parents, relatives, orphans, the needy and neighbours.
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185: The Qur'an was revealed in the month of Ramadan as guidance for all people.
- Surah Yusuf 12:2: We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur'an so that you may understand.
Talk about it afterwards
- What are some of the things that Allah made?
- Who does Allah want us to be good to?
- How did the Qur'an come to the Prophet ﷺ?
- What does the word Qur'an mean?
- Why is a translation not the same as the Arabic Qur'an?
Words to know
- Qur'an
- Recitation; the name of the holy book, the word of Allah.
- Jibreel
- The angel who brought the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
- Jinn
- Beings that Allah created, which we cannot see.
Frequently asked questions
Is My First Book About the Qur'an based on the Qur'an?
Yes. It sums up teachings found in the Qur'an, such as being good to parents, orphans and neighbours, although the book itself gives no references.
How long is My First Book About the Qur'an?
About 4 minutes, in two parts, the book itself and a set of facts and questions.
Does My First Book About the Qur'an have music?
No. It is music-free.
