Two Pigeons on a Pilgrimage
Two pigeons fly with the pilgrims through every step of Hajj, from Makkah to Arafat and Eid, in a rhyming audiobook for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is Two Pigeons on a Pilgrimage about?
Two Pigeons on a Pilgrimage is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9 in which two pigeons follow the pilgrims through Hajj, told in short rhyming verses.
With a "Bismillah", the two pigeons leave their nest and set off from a busy airport full of pilgrims in ihram. In Makkah they circle the Kaaba seven times with the crowds below, then watch the pilgrims pray behind the Station of Ibrahim, walk between Safa and Marwah and sip Zamzam water. With the umrah complete, they fly on to the city of white tents at Mina, to Arafat, where pilgrims stand with raised hands and a million duas, and to Muzdalifah, where pilgrims gather small stones and sleep under the stars.
Back in Mina, the pilgrims throw stones at the large pillar, the sacrifice takes place, hair is cut and ihram comes off. Then it is Eid, and everyone hugs and smiles. The pigeons watch the tawaf and sa'i, the days of stoning at the three pillars and the farewell to the Kaaba, before they fly home to their family, feeling pure and new.
Each verse gives the pigeons a new feeling, from patient and thirsty to nervous, joyful and at peace, so children hear what pilgrims do and also how the journey feels. It is a clear first introduction to the rites of Hajj and the places where they happen. It is written by Rabia Bashir, illustrated by Aisha Dean and read by Rania Kurdi, and it is about 3 minutes long and music-free.
What your child will learn
- Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah, made in special steps and special places.
- Men wear two simple white cloths in ihram, and women their ordinary modest clothes, so rich and poor look the same before Allah.
- At Arafat, pilgrims stand and make dua to Allah.
- We begin a journey with "Bismillah" and thank Allah with "Alhamdulillah".
Talk about it afterwards
- What did the pilgrims do at the Kaaba?
- Where did the pilgrims sleep under the stars?
- How do you think the pigeons felt at the end of their journey?
- If you went on Hajj, which place would you most like to see?
Words to know
- Ihram
- The special state pilgrims enter for Hajj and umrah; men wear two simple white cloths in it, and women their ordinary modest clothes.
- Tawaf
- Walking around the Kaaba seven times.
- Sa'i
- Walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times.
- Zamzam
- The blessed well of water in Makkah.
- Qurbani
- The sacrifice of an animal at the time of Eid al-Adha.
- Rami
- Throwing small stones at the pillars in Mina.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Two Pigeons on a Pilgrimage suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. Its short rhymes suit younger children, and older children can follow each step of Hajj.
What does Two Pigeons on a Pilgrimage teach children about Hajj?
It follows the pilgrims through the Kaaba, Safa and Marwah, Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah, the stoning, the sacrifice and Eid, to the farewell tawaf.
How long is Two Pigeons on a Pilgrimage?
About 3 minutes.
