Dada & Me: Compilation
All ten Dada & Me song episodes in one video, with Zayd, Aya and Dada's song machine, from the Wild Song to the Lovey Dovey Song. For ages 4 to 9.
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What is Dada & Me: Compilation about?
Dada & Me: Compilation is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 that puts all ten episodes of Dada & Me together: about 44 minutes of songs with Zayd, his little sister Aya and their grandfather, Dada.
Zayd introduces his family at the start, and the super duper song machine that he and Dada use to make songs that teach them to be the best they can be. In each episode something happens at home, Dada or Zayd has an idea for a song, and they feed the machine with things like toys, props and, usually, one silly extra.
The ten songs cover a lot of ground. In the Wild Song, a monkey, a tiger and many other animals tell Zayd how they praise Allah in their own way. The Body Song names the body from head to toe and asks who made it: Allah. The Salah Song teaches the names and times of the five daily prayers, from Fajr to Isha. The Anger Song is about calming down when we are grumpy, and the Cleanliness Song reminds children that cleanliness is half of faith. In When I Grow Up, Zayd wonders what he will be, and learns that whatever he chooses, he can follow the Prophet ﷺ and the Qur'an. The Caring and Consideration Song, the Shapes and Colours Song, the Backbiting Song and the Lovey Dovey Song complete the set.
It is a long watch, best for a car journey or a rainy afternoon, and every episode ends with the series' theme and a prayer to spread love and peace.
What your child will learn
- All of Allah's creation praises Him in its own way.
- Muslims pray five times a day, from Fajr before sunrise to Isha at night.
- Cleanliness is half of faith.
- The strong person is the one who controls himself when he is angry.
- We should never speak badly of people behind their backs.
Where this video comes from
- Sahih Muslim 223: Purity is half of faith. The Cleanliness Song is built on this hadith.
- Surah Al-Hujurat 49:12: Do not backbite one another. The Backbiting Song compares backbiting to eating a brother's flesh.
Talk about it afterwards
- Which song did you like best, and why?
- Can you name the five daily prayers in order?
- How did the animals in the Wild Song say they praise Allah?
- What can you do to calm down when you feel grumpy?
- If you had a song machine, what would you put in it?
Words to know
- Salah
- The prayer Muslims pray five times a day.
- Fajr
- The dawn prayer, before sunrise.
- Isha
- The night prayer.
- Dada
- Grandad, a word for a grandfather in many South Asian families.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Dada & Me: Compilation suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is ten short song episodes in a row, so younger children can watch one or two at a time.
How long is Dada & Me: Compilation?
About 44 minutes, with all ten episodes of the series.
What does Dada & Me: Compilation teach children?
Ten lessons in song, from praising Allah and the five daily prayers to cleanliness, controlling anger, helping others and not backbiting.
