Noor - A Muslim Cinderella
Noor's prayers are answered and her goodness rewarded, in an Islamic retelling of Cinderella set in Samarkand, for children aged 7 to 12.
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What is Noor - A Muslim Cinderella about?
Noor - A Muslim Cinderella is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 7 to 12 that retells the story of Cinderella in the city of Samarkand, where prayers are answered and goodness is rewarded.
Noor is the loving daughter of Farouk, a coffee trader. When her mother falls ill and dies, she leaves Noor a last wish: be strong, be a good daughter to your father and be strong in your faith. Farouk marries Madame Bakhila, a widow with two daughters, and sets off on a long buying trip. The stepmother sends Noor to sleep on the kitchen floor, gives her dresses away and names her Cinderella for the ashes in her hair. Noor remembers her promise to her father and stays patient and obedient.
In the palace, Prince Jamal refuses to choose a bride for her looks or her father's wealth: he is looking for inner goodness. When the king invites every daughter in the city to a party, Noor is left behind with an impossible task. Then a mysterious woman who knew her mother knocks at the door and leads her to her mother's silver gown and crystal shoes, locked away in the attic.
Told in six chapters and read by Donna Donovan, the story keeps the shape of the fairy tale but fills it with Islamic values: kindness to servants, patience, prayer and forgiveness. At the end, Noor forgives her stepsisters and asks them to stand with her at her wedding, and the story closes with the words of the Qur'an: is the reward for goodness anything but goodness? It is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- Goodness of heart matters more than beauty or wealth.
- Allah hears our prayers, even when we feel alone.
- Staying patient and calm when others are unkind shows a strong heart.
- Every act of kindness is a charity.
- Forgiving people who hurt us can bring a family together.
Chapters
- Our Story Begins
- New Family Members
- Noor's New Name
- Party at the Palace
- A Lost Shoe
- A Happy Ending
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Ar-Rahman 55:60: Is the reward for goodness anything but goodness? Quoted at the end of the story.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 6021: Every good deed is a charity. The mysterious woman says it when she tells Noor her kindness has been seen.
Talk about it afterwards
- What did Noor's mother ask her to do before she died?
- Why did Prince Jamal not want to choose a bride for her looks?
- How did Noor stay patient when her stepmother was unkind?
- Why do you think Noor forgave her stepsisters?
- What does inner goodness mean to you?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Noor - A Muslim Cinderella suitable for?
Children aged 7 to 12. Noor's mother dies in the first chapter and her stepmother slaps and pinches her, so younger children may want to listen with a parent.
How is Noor - A Muslim Cinderella different from the usual Cinderella?
Noor's help comes as an answer to her prayers, from a woman who knew her mother, rather than from a fairy godmother. The prince is looking for inner goodness, and Noor forgives her stepfamily at the end.
How long is Noor - A Muslim Cinderella?
About an hour, in six chapters.
