Counting Our Blessings
An animated counting book for ages 4 to 9 that counts ten blessings from Allah, from the sun in the sky to bedtime hugs, and says thank you for each.
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What is Counting Our Blessings about?
Counting Our Blessings is an Islamic animated video for children aged 4 to 9 that counts from one to ten through the blessings Allah has given us, and says "Thank you, Allah" for each one.
It is the animated version of the Miraj counting book of the same name. Each number brings a new blessing and a short rhyme of thanks. One sun, high in the sky, lights up the day. Three tasty treats: thank you, Allah, for the food I eat. Four toys wrapped in red ribbon. Five fingers that touch, and a favourite cuddly toy, Mr Fuzzy. Six members of my family: my parents, my brothers and sisters, and me. Seven falling leaves for the beautiful trees, eight doves flying in the skies, and nine whales swimming in the seas. And last of all, ten bedtime hugs, for all the people I love.
The rhymes are short and easy to join in with, so young children can count along and soon say the thank-yous themselves. At the same time, the video helps them notice how many of Allah's gifts are around them every day, big and small: the sun and the trees, the food on their plate, their toys and, most of all, their family.
It is a gentle first lesson in gratitude, and in counting to ten. After watching, children can count their own blessings at home, and think of something new to thank Allah for each day.
What your child will learn
- Everything good in our lives is a blessing from Allah.
- We can thank Allah for big things, like the sun, and small things, like our toys.
- Our family and the people we love are some of Allah's greatest gifts.
- Counting our blessings helps us remember to say thank you.
Talk about it afterwards
- Which blessing in the video did you like best?
- Can you count ten blessings in your own home?
- Who would you give a bedtime hug to tonight?
- How can we say thank you to Allah every day?
Words to know
- Alhamdulillah
- All praise is for Allah; what Muslims say to thank Him.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Counting Our Blessings suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. The youngest can count along to ten, and older children can think about the blessings in their own lives.
What does Counting Our Blessings teach children?
To notice Allah's blessings all around them, from the sun and the trees to their food, toys and family, and to thank Him for each one. It also practises counting to ten.
How long is Counting Our Blessings?
About 3 minutes.
