Qur'an for Little Muslims 1
Nine short surahs, from Al-Fil to An-Nasr, brought to life through stories, a poem and family moments, in a 47-minute audiobook for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is Qur'an for Little Muslims 1 about?
Qur'an for Little Muslims 1 is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9 that explores nine short surahs of the Qur'an through stories, a poem and everyday family moments, with narration and sound effects.
Each chapter takes one surah. In her Qur'an class, Jamila reads a poem she wrote about Abraha, the king who marched his elephants on the Kaaba, for Surah Al-Fil. Her mother tells her about the first revelation in the cave on Mount Hira, when Jibril told the Prophet ﷺ to read, to show why reading and learning matter so much in Islam (Al-Alaq). Ahmad learns from his teacher the four things that make people winners in Surah Al-Asr, and practises them on the way home: helping a classmate, carrying an old woman's shopping and encouraging his little sister to keep trying on her skates.
Other chapters explain Al-Fatiha line by line, show a man who pushes away an orphan, the poor and his neighbour (Al-Ma'un), and tell how Abu Lahab and his wife tried to hurt the Prophet ﷺ (Al-Masad). After a nightmare, Ahmad's parents teach him to recite Al-Falaq and An-Nas before sleeping, as the Prophet ﷺ did. A game of baseball with Uncle Hamza becomes a lesson in patience and in thanking Allah, from Surah An-Nasr.
A final chapter recites every surah in Arabic with its meaning in English. The stories help children understand what they recite and live by it. It is music-free.
What your child will learn
- Allah protects His House, as He did in the year of the elephant.
- Reading and learning are a way of worshipping Allah.
- Believing, doing good and encouraging others to do good and be patient make us winners with Allah.
- We can recite Al-Falaq and An-Nas to ask for Allah's protection before we sleep.
- When we succeed, we thank Allah and ask His forgiveness.
Chapters
- Al Fil
- Al Alaq
- Al Maun
- Al Asr
- Al Fatiha
- Al Falaq and Al Nas
- Al Masad
- Al Nasr
- Surah Recitation
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Al-Fil 105:1-5: Allah sent flocks of birds against the army of the elephant.
- Surah Al-Alaq 96:1-5: The first revelation, "Read in the name of your Lord who created."
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3: The Prophet ﷺ in the cave of Hira, when the angel told him three times to read.
- Surah Al-Ma'un 107:1-7: The one who pushes away the orphan and refuses even small kindnesses.
- Surah Al-Asr 103:1-3: People are in loss except those who believe, do good and urge each other to truth and patience.
- Surah Al-Fatiha 1:1-7: The Opening, explained line by line.
- Surah Al-Falaq 113 and Surah An-Nas 114: Seeking refuge with Allah from every harm.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 5017: The Prophet ﷺ recited Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas before sleeping.
- Surah Al-Masad 111:1-5: The surah about Abu Lahab and his wife.
- Surah An-Nasr 110:1-3: When Allah's help and victory come, praise Him and ask His forgiveness.
Talk about it afterwards
- What happened to Abraha's elephant when it came near the Kaaba?
- Why do you think the first word Allah revealed was "Read"?
- Which of the four good things from Surah Al-Asr can you do tomorrow?
- What can you recite before you go to sleep?
- How did Ahmad keep trying at baseball?
Words to know
- Surah
- A chapter of the Qur'an.
- Jibril
- The angel who brought the Qur'an to the Prophet ﷺ.
- Kaaba
- The House of Allah in Makkah.
- Jazakallah khair
- May Allah reward you with good. Said to thank someone.
Frequently asked questions
Which surahs are in Qur'an for Little Muslims 1?
Al-Fil, Al-Alaq, Al-Ma'un, Al-Asr, Al-Fatiha, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, Al-Masad and An-Nasr, with a closing chapter that recites them all.
What age is Qur'an for Little Muslims 1 suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. The stories are short and about children at home and at school, and older children can follow the explanation of each surah.
How long is Qur'an for Little Muslims 1?
About 47 minutes, in nine chapters.
Does Qur'an for Little Muslims 1 have music?
No. It is music-free.
