Songs by Zain Bhikha
Five of Zain Bhikha's best-loved songs, voice only, about Allah's creation, gratitude, honesty and sharing, for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is Songs by Zain Bhikha about?
Songs by Zain Bhikha is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9: five of the best-loved songs of the singer and songwriter Zain Bhikha, sung with voices only.
In Allah Made Everything, the singer asks a little fish, a bird, an alligator and a lion who made them, and each one answers: that is my Lord, Allah, the Creator of us all. Everything Belongs to Allah travels from the ocean floor to the plains of the Serengeti, where a dolphin, an elephant and a hippopotamus all say la ilaha illallah, and reminds us that every living thing was made from water. Cotton Candy Sky is a gentle song about the colours of a family's love and the signs of Allah's mercy, even on grey days.
The Monkey, the Cow and the Wolf tells three short stories in rhyme: a cheat whose pet monkey throws half his money into the sea, a cow that speaks to the farmer who overworks it, and a wolf that warns a shepherd. Each carries a lesson about honesty, kindness to animals and staying strong in faith. Pizza in his Pocket is a funny song about a boy who eats his way around the world without thanking Allah, until he meets a hungry girl and shares his food with her.
The collection lasts about 20 minutes and is music-free, so it suits families who prefer songs without instruments.
What your child will learn
- Allah made everything, and all of creation praises Him.
- We should thank Allah for our food and share it with people in need.
- Allah does not like cheating or lies.
- We should be kind and fair to animals as well as people.
Chapters
- Allah Made Everything
- Cotton Candy Sky
- Everything Belongs to Allah
- The Monkey, The Cow and The Wolf
- Pizza in his Pocket
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Al-Anbiya 21:30: We made every living thing from water.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3471: The Prophet ﷺ told of a cow that spoke to the man riding it, and of a wolf that spoke to a shepherd.
Talk about it afterwards
- What did the fish, the bird and the lion say about who made them?
- Why did the cow speak to the farmer?
- What did the boy in Pizza in his Pocket learn from the hungry girl?
- Which of Allah's creatures is your favourite, and why?
Words to know
- La ilaha illallah
- There is no god but Allah.
- Allahu Akbar
- Allah is the Greatest.
- Tawakkul
- Trusting Allah after doing our best.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Songs by Zain Bhikha suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. The choruses are simple and repeat, and the story songs are fun to follow.
Does Songs by Zain Bhikha have music?
No. The songs are sung with voices only, and the app lists it as music-free.
How long is Songs by Zain Bhikha?
About 20 minutes, in five songs.
