Dada & Me: The Wild Song
A monkey, a tiger and many more animals tell Zayd how they praise Allah in their own way. A music-free Dada & Me song for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is Dada & Me: The Wild Song about?
Dada & Me: The Wild Song is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Zayd and his grandfather, Dada, make a song about the animals, and how every one of them praises Allah in its own way.
The idea comes from Dada: all of Allah's creation worships Allah, but in many different ways. Zayd thinks that would make a great song, so off they go to the song machine, with some of his favourite animals, things they will need in the wild and, why not, his gumboots.
In the song, Zayd sets off on a trip into the wild and asks the animals he meets a question: what do you say to Allah? He does not really expect an answer, but they all give him one. The monkey in his tree laughs and giggles and says "ooh ooh ah ah", and thanks Allah for all that he has, just the same as you and me. A stripy tiger walks right up with a smile, sweet as sugar cane, and answers with a mighty roar. Then come the giraffe, a yak with a bird on his back, a rhino and many more, squeaking, squawking and growling as they answer him. All of them thank Allah for what they have, in their own special way.
The song is full of animal sounds for children to join in with, and it teaches them that the whole of creation praises Allah, even if we do not understand how. This version is music-free: the song is sung with voices only.
What your child will learn
- All of Allah's creation praises Him, each in its own way.
- Animals praise Allah in their own way, and we thank Him for what we have.
- We should thank Allah for all that He has given us.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Isra 17:44: There is nothing that does not glorify Allah with praise, but you do not understand how they glorify Him.
Talk about it afterwards
- What did the monkey say when Zayd asked him how he praises Allah?
- How did the tiger answer?
- How do you think a bird or a fish might praise Allah?
- How can you thank Allah for what you have today?
Words to know
- Dada
- Grandad, a word for a grandfather in many South Asian families.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Dada & Me: The Wild Song suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is full of animal sounds that young children love to copy.
Is Dada & Me: The Wild Song based on the Qur'an?
Its message, that everything in creation praises Allah in its own way, is taught in the Qur'an, for example in Surah Al-Isra.
Does Dada & Me: The Wild Song have music?
No. This version is music-free, sung with voices only.
How long is Dada & Me: The Wild Song?
About 6 minutes.
