Stories about respecting parents for Muslim kids
20 titles · Ages 4-12
Islam teaches children to respect their parents: to thank them, speak to them kindly, help them and pray for them. These Miraj videos, audiobooks and stories help a child notice what parents do for them and find ways to show it.
Stories, audiobooks and videos about respecting parents
Two Trams
The Ants and the Prophet
Stories from the Quran 5
Stories from the Quran 5
Salah ad-Din and the Wicked Prince
Names of Allah: Al Mutakabbir
My Mum is Amazing
My Dad is Always Working
My Dad is Always Working
Khutbahs for Kids Audio Collection
Khutbah: Parents
Khutbah: Halal and Haram
Juz by Juz: Talut
Juz by Juz: Musa's Mother
Juz by Juz: Luqman and His Son
Juz by Juz: Ibrahim and Ismail
I Will Not Clean My Room
I Will Not Clean My Room
Halima and the Special Baby
Dada & Me: Caring and Consideration Song
How does Islam teach children to honour their parents?
The Qur'an puts being good to parents straight after worshipping Allah: we do not say even "uff" to them, we speak to them kindly, and we pray for them as they cared for us when we were small. A short khutbah for children explains these ayahs, and the hadith in which the Prophet ﷺ named "your mother" three times, then "your father".
In Juz by Juz, Sheikh Azhari and his children share Luqman's advice to his son, and tell of Musa's (AS) mother, who trusted Allah with her baby on the Nile. Other titles show Prophet Ismail (AS) trusting his father, and baby Isa (AS) speaking from the cradle to defend his mother Maryam.
Everyday stories bring it home. A boy thinks his dad is always working until he sees what his dad quietly does for him, a boy learns from his mama that tidying his room is a good deed, and a mum goes out to work and always comes back. A wordless film shows a young tram who looks after his mother when she grows old.
On every title's page you will find its lessons and questions for talking together, and perhaps a reminder to say Jazakallahu khair to the grown-ups who look after us.
Key lessons children take from these stories, audiobooks and videos
- Our parents look after us when we are small, and we should look after them when they grow old.
- The Prophet ﷺ cared for all of Allah's creatures, even the smallest.
- Allah chose Maryam and took care of her when she was alone and afraid.
- Allah chose Maryam and honoured her above other women.
- Obeying our parents and those in charge keeps us and others safe.
- Allah is Al-Mutakabbir: He alone is truly great; nothing is greater than Allah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Qur'an say about respecting parents?
Allah tells us to worship Him alone and to be good to our parents. We must not speak harshly to them, not even say "uff", and we pray, "My Lord, have mercy on them as they cared for me when I was small."
How can I teach my child to thank their parents?
Help your child notice the small things parents do each day, then say thank you for them. Saying Jazakallahu khair thanks someone and asks Allah to reward them with goodness.
Why does Islam give mothers special honour?
When a man asked who most deserved his good company, the Prophet ﷺ said "your mother" three times, and then "your father". The Qur'an also reminds us that a mother carried her child in weakness upon weakness.
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