Circling the Kaaba - Here I Am, Oh Allah
A short, music-free animation by MforMoon of pilgrims circling the Kaaba in Tawaf while the Talbiyah is recited, for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is Circling the Kaaba - Here I Am, Oh Allah about?
Circling the Kaaba - Here I Am, Oh Allah is an Islamic animated video for children aged 4 to 9 that shows Tawaf, the circling of the Kaaba, to the words of the Talbiyah.
Every year, millions of Muslims gather in Makkah for the Hajj, the pilgrimage that is one of the five pillars of Islam. One important part of the Hajj is Tawaf, when the pilgrims walk around the Kaaba together. As they travel to Makkah, they call out the Talbiyah, the words that answer Allah's call.
In this short animation, the Talbiyah is recited in Arabic while the pilgrims circle the Kaaba: "Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk, innal-hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak." Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. All praise, all blessings and the kingdom are Yours. You have no partner.
Pilgrims say the Talbiyah on the journey and in ihram; they stop it when they begin Tawaf (and, on Hajj, at the stoning on the day of Eid). The animation puts the two together as a picture of Hajj.
The animation is by the artist MforMoon, and it lasts only about a minute, so it is easy to watch more than once and to learn the words by heart. It is a gentle first look at Hajj for young children, and a good video to share in the days of Hajj and around Eid al-Adha, when millions of Muslims in Makkah are saying these same words. It is music-free.
What your child will learn
- Tawaf means walking around the Kaaba, and it is an important part of Hajj.
- The Talbiyah is how pilgrims answer Allah's call.
- "Labbayk Allahumma labbayk" means "Here I am, O Allah, here I am".
- All praise, blessings and the kingdom belong to Allah, who has no partner.
Where this video comes from
- Sahih al-Bukhari 1549: The Talbiyah of the Prophet ﷺ, "Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk, innal-hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak."
- Sahih Muslim 1184: The same words of the Talbiyah of the Prophet ﷺ.
Talk about it afterwards
- What are the pilgrims doing around the Kaaba?
- What does "Labbayk Allahumma labbayk" mean?
- Why do you think the pilgrims say "Here I am"?
- Can you say the Talbiyah from memory?
Words to know
- Tawaf
- Walking around the Kaaba seven times in worship.
- Kaaba
- The House of Allah in Makkah, which Muslims face when they pray.
- Talbiyah
- The words pilgrims say on the way to Hajj, answering Allah's call.
- Labbayk
- Here I am, at Your service.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Circling the Kaaba - Here I Am, Oh Allah suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a one-minute animation with short, repeated words that young children can learn.
Is Circling the Kaaba - Here I Am, Oh Allah from the Sunnah?
Yes. The Talbiyah it recites is the one the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said on Hajj, reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Does Circling the Kaaba - Here I Am, Oh Allah have music?
No. It is music-free.
