I Am a Muslim (Zain Bhikha)
Zain Bhikha's song I Am a Muslim, animated for children aged 4 to 9: a Muslim's life, from a baby's first words of Allah to a life guided by Islam.
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What is I Am a Muslim (Zain Bhikha) about?
I Am a Muslim is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9: an animated version of the song by Zain Bhikha about a Muslim's life, from the day they are born to the day Allah calls them home.
The song begins with a baby. The first words the child heard were the words of Allah, whispered in their ear, and on that day Islam took them into its fold. As the child grows up and walks in this great big world, they gaze in awe at the wonders of Allah. When life teaches hard lessons, Islam shines through as a guiding light. The last verse looks gently to the end of life: no one knows when Allah will call them home, but this life is a blessing, and the words of the chorus are the words they will sing.
The chorus is simple and easy to learn. I am a Muslim, Islam is my deen. Allah is my Lord, and the Qur'an is His word. Muhammad is the Prophet, peace be upon him. I am a Muslim for all of time.
The cartoon follows a child from a baby wrapped in a blanket, to writing the name of Allah, to painting the Arabic words for Allah, Islam and Muslim, to reading the Qur'an. It is performed by Zain Bhikha and Zain Bhikha Kids, and comes from his 2010 album A Way of Life.
It is a good song for teaching children, in words they can sing, the basics of who they are as Muslims.
What your child will learn
- Allah is our Lord, and the Qur'an is His word.
- Muhammad ﷺ is the Prophet of Allah.
- The world around us shows the wonders of Allah.
- Islam is a guide for every part of our life.
Talk about it afterwards
- What were the first words the child in the song heard?
- Can you sing the chorus? What does each line mean?
- What wonders of Allah can you see around you?
- What does it mean that Islam is a "guiding light"?
Words to know
- Deen
- Religion; the way of life Allah has given us.
- Qur'an
- The word of Allah, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
- Muslim
- Someone who submits to Allah and follows Islam.
Frequently asked questions
What age is I Am a Muslim suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. The chorus is short and repeats, so young children soon sing along.
Who sings I Am a Muslim?
Zain Bhikha, the South African nasheed singer, with Zain Bhikha Kids. The song is from his 2010 album A Way of Life.
Does I Am a Muslim have music?
No. The Miraj app lists it as music-free.
How long is I Am a Muslim?
About 3 minutes.
