Say Bismillah
Ahmad and Aisha say Bismillah from the moment they wake to the moment they sleep, in a three-minute read-along audiobook for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is Say Bismillah about?
Say Bismillah is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9 that follows a brother and sister, Ahmad and Aisha, through one ordinary day, saying Bismillah before everything they do.
They say Bismillah as they get out of bed, then make their beds, wash their hands and faces and get dressed. At breakfast the whole family says Bismillah before eating Daddy's scrambled eggs, and Alhamdulillah afterwards. The children say it before painting and before playing with their toys, and they tidy up after both. At the park with Mummy they say it before the swings, the slide and their bikes. On the way home they help an old lady, and when she thanks them with apples, they say Bismillah before eating them too.
In the evening, when Daddy comes home from work, they say Bismillah as they make wudu, put down their prayer mats and pray together. After dinner they clear the table, read their books alongside Mummy and Daddy, brush their teeth and put on their pyjamas. In bed they say Bismillah one last time and pray before they close their eyes.
The short, repeated pattern makes it easy for young children to join in and make Bismillah a habit in their own day. It is written by Rabia Gelgi and is music-free.
What your child will learn
- We say Bismillah before we begin anything.
- We say Alhamdulillah to thank Allah after we eat.
- Helping others, like the old lady, is a good deed.
- Tidying up and helping at home are part of good manners.
Talk about it afterwards
- When did Ahmad and Aisha say Bismillah?
- What do we say after we finish eating?
- How did Ahmad and Aisha help the old lady?
- What will you say Bismillah before tomorrow?
Words to know
- Bismillah
- In the name of Allah. Said before we begin something.
- Alhamdulillah
- All praise is for Allah. Said to thank Allah.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Say Bismillah suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. Its simple, repeated pattern suits the youngest listeners.
How long is Say Bismillah?
About 3 minutes.
Does Say Bismillah have music?
No. It is music-free.
