The Ants and the Prophet
Two mischievous ants sneak off to the Prophet's ﷺ camp and are saved from a fire, in an audiobook inspired by a hadith, for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is The Ants and the Prophet about?
The Ants and the Prophet is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9, inspired by a hadith, that shows how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ cared for even the smallest of Allah's creatures.
The Habeeb family of ants lives in an anthill outside Madinah. When the Prophet ﷺ and his companions camp nearby, Father Habeeb leads the strongest ants on an expedition to collect breadcrumbs and dates. Jamaal and Jameela, the two naughtiest ants in the family, are told they are too young to go. So they disguise themselves as spiders, with twigs for extra legs, and follow in secret.
At the camp, the ants climb a woodpile just as a man lights a fire to keep warm. Trapped in the smoke, Father Habeeb climbs back to rescue his children and prays to Allah for help. Then a voice asks, "Who has lit this fire?" The Prophet ﷺ tells the man to put it out, and explains that all creatures, big and small, matter to Allah.
Told in four chapters and read by Sandy Walsh, the story is full of humour and adventure. It teaches children to care for animals and insects, to listen to their parents, and to turn to Allah in difficult moments. At the end, Jamaal and Jameela decide they want to be like the Prophet ﷺ. It is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- The Prophet ﷺ cared for all of Allah's creatures, even the smallest.
- Every creature, big or small, matters to Allah.
- We should listen to our parents, because they want to keep us safe.
- In a difficult moment, we can turn to Allah in dua.
Chapters
- Meet the Habeebs
- Two Naughty Ants
- Fire! Fire!
- The Prophet to the Rescue
Where this audiobook comes from
- Sunan Abi Dawud 2675: On a journey, the Prophet ﷺ saw an anthill that had been burned and said that no one should punish with fire except the Lord of the fire.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did Jamaal and Jameela dress up as spiders?
- What did the Prophet ﷺ do when he saw the fire?
- How can we be kind to small creatures like ants?
- Why do you think Father Habeeb forgave his children?
Words to know
- Hadith
- A saying or action of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, passed down by his companions.
Frequently asked questions
What age is The Ants and the Prophet suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is an adventure told from the ants' point of view, with a gentle lesson at the end.
Is The Ants and the Prophet based on a hadith?
Yes. It is inspired by the hadith in which the Prophet ﷺ saw that an anthill had been burned and said that no one should punish with fire except Allah, reported in Sunan Abi Dawud.
How long is The Ants and the Prophet?
About 15 minutes, in four chapters.
