Nasheeds: A Whisper of Peace
Nine classic nasheeds by Dawud Wharnsby about Bismillah, salah, Eid, Hajj and the Qur'an, in a 30-minute audiobook for children aged 4 to 12.
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What is Nasheeds: A Whisper of Peace about?
Nasheeds: A Whisper of Peace is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 12 of nine songs by the singer and poet Dawud Wharnsby, from his classic collection first released in 1996.
Several songs follow a child's day and year as a Muslim. Bismillah opens with Surah Al-Fatiha and teaches children to say Bismillah when they wake, walk, play and meet their friends. Qad Qamatis Salah walks through the five daily prayers, from Fajr at dawn to Isha before bed. Takbir (Days of Eid) sings the words of the Eid takbir in Arabic and English, and Here We Come sings the talbiyah that pilgrims call out on Hajj.
Other songs are about the world Allah made. In Al Khaliq the oceans, rivers and rain praise their Creator, and in Even Animals Love Qur'an a chipmunk, a bird and a kitten stay to listen when a child recites. Try A Little, Little Bit tells how Musa (AS), Maryam and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ each did what they could, and Allah did the rest. The Prophet is a gentle song about his love and worry for his ummah. The title song, A Whisper of Peace, closes the collection with the message that Allah comes close to us when we reach out to Him.
The words are simple and the choruses repeat, so children can soon sing along. The collection is about 30 minutes long.
What your child will learn
- We say Bismillah before everything we do.
- Muslims pray five times a day, from Fajr at dawn to Isha at night.
- All of Allah's creation praises Him, from the rain to the smallest animal.
- If we try our best, Allah will help us with the rest.
- The Prophet ﷺ loved and cared for his ummah.
Chapters
- Bismillah
- Qad Qamatis Salah
- Takbir (Days of Eid)
- Al Khaliq
- Here We Come
- Even Animals Love Qur’an
- The Prophet
- Try A Little, Little Bit
- A Whisper of Peace
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Al-Fatiha 1:1-7: Recited at the start of the song Bismillah.
- Surah Ash-Shu'ara 26:63: Allah told Musa (AS) to strike the sea with his staff, and it parted. It is sung in Try A Little, Little Bit.
- Surah Maryam 19:23-25: Maryam is told to shake the trunk of the palm tree, and fresh ripe dates fall to her.
- Surah Al-Alaq 96:1-5: The first words revealed to the Prophet ﷺ, "Read in the name of your Lord who created."
- Sahih Muslim 202: The Prophet ﷺ raised his hands and wept, saying "O Allah, my ummah, my ummah."
- Sahih al-Bukhari 7405: In a hadith qudsi, Allah says that if His servant comes to Him walking, He goes to him running. The title song's chorus is based on it.
Talk about it afterwards
- When do you say Bismillah during your day?
- Can you name the five daily prayers in order?
- Which animals in the songs stayed to listen to the Qur'an?
- What did Musa (AS), Maryam and the Prophet ﷺ each try to do?
- Which song would you like to sing together again?
Words to know
- Bismillah
- In the name of Allah. Said before we begin something.
- Takbir
- Saying Allahu Akbar, Allah is the Greatest.
- Labbayk
- Here I am. The first word of the talbiyah that pilgrims call out on Hajj.
- Qad qamatis salah
- The prayer has begun. Words from the iqamah, the call made just before the prayer starts.
- Wudu
- The washing Muslims do before they pray.
- Ummah
- The whole community of Muslims.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Nasheeds: A Whisper of Peace suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 12. The short, repeated choruses suit young children, and older children can follow the stories in the songs.
How long is Nasheeds: A Whisper of Peace?
About 30 minutes, with nine songs.
Does Nasheeds: A Whisper of Peace have music?
It is a collection of songs, and the app does not list a music-free version.
Who wrote the songs in Nasheeds: A Whisper of Peace?
Dawud Wharnsby, whose collection A Whisper of Peace was first released in 1996.
