We Are Muslim
Asked at school why she is Muslim, Hanna learns about her faith from her parents and grandparents, in an audiobook for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is We Are Muslim about?
We Are Muslim is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9 about Hanna, a British girl who wants to understand her faith after her friends at school keep asking her about it.
Over one weekend, Hanna asks her parents question after question, and they answer simply and warmly. Muslims believe in Allah, who made us and loves us. Allah sent prophets, such as Nuh (AS) and Isa (AS) (Noah and Jesus, as the book calls them), to call people to worship Him alone and to show them how to live, and the last of them was Muhammad ﷺ, who received messages from Allah through the angel Jibreel (Gabriel). Those messages are in the Qur'an. Hanna learns that angels are made of light and are neither male nor female, and that her mum's headscarf, the hijab, is a sign of her faith.
When she sees people collecting for charity in the park, Hanna gives some of her pocket money. At bedtime she asks why some people, even some who call themselves Muslim, do horrible things, and her father tells her that they do not understand how important it is to do good, and that Islam is close to the Arabic word salam, peace. The next day, her grandparents tell stories of their Hajj, give the children prayer mats and share dates, which remind Hanna of fasting in Ramadan.
The book gives parents simple words for the questions children ask, and helps a child feel at home in her faith among friends of other faiths. It is written by Rumeana Jahangir and illustrated by Saira Tariq. It is about 8 minutes long and music-free.
What your child will learn
- Muslims believe in Allah, who made us and loves us.
- Allah sent prophets to call people to worship Him alone and to show them how to live, and Muhammad ﷺ was the last of them.
- Islam teaches us to be kind, give charity and make peace.
- It is good to ask questions to understand our faith.
Talk about it afterwards
- What did Hanna's friends at school ask her?
- What did Hanna learn about angels?
- Why did Hanna give some of her pocket money in the park?
- How would you explain to a friend why we are Muslim?
Words to know
- Hijab
- The headscarf many Muslim women wear as a sign of their faith.
- Hajj
- The pilgrimage to Makkah that every Muslim who is able makes once in their life.
- Salam
- Peace. Muslims greet each other with "As-salamu alaykum", peace be on you.
Frequently asked questions
What age is We Are Muslim suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9, especially those starting to be asked about their faith by friends at school.
What does We Are Muslim teach children?
The basics of Islam in a child's words, from belief in Allah, the prophets, the angels and the Qur'an to the hijab, charity, Hajj and fasting in Ramadan.
How long is We Are Muslim?
About 8 minutes.
Does We Are Muslim have music?
No. It is music-free.
