Juz by Juz: Ibrahim and the Angels
Sheikh Azhari and his children tell how angels came as guests to Prophet Ibrahim (AS) with good news, and why we are generous to guests. Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Juz by Juz: Ibrahim and the Angels about?
Juz by Juz: Ibrahim and the Angels is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children tell the Qur'an story of the angels who came to Prophet Ibrahim (AS) as guests, and the good news they brought him.
Angels came to Ibrahim's house and greeted him with salam, and he returned their greeting. Straight away he went to prepare a meal for his guests: a roasted calf, the Qur'an says. But the guests did not eat, and Ibrahim grew worried. Then they told him who they were, and gave him wonderful news. Even though he was an old man, Allah would bless him with a son.
The Sheikh draws the lesson from Ibrahim's welcome: he was generous and kind to his guests, so whenever someone comes to our house, we should be generous too. The family practises straight away, and the youngest child gets a bonus quiz question because they are being generous that day.
The episode ends with a reason to love Prophet Ibrahim. On the night journey of Isra and Mi'raj, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ met the prophets in the heavens, and Ibrahim sent his salam to the whole ummah. The Sheikh explains that when we pray and ask Allah to bless Muhammad ﷺ as He blessed Ibrahim, we return that salam.
Along the way, the children draw what Ibrahim cooked, talk about cooking on a fire, and answer a quiz about Dhuhr and Asr, the age of the Prophet ﷺ when he died, the prophet with the staff and which foot goes first into the bathroom.
What your child will learn
- Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was generous to his guests, and we should be generous to ours.
- When someone says as-salamu alaykum, we reply wa alaykum as-salam.
- Allah can give good news at any age.
- In our prayers we ask Allah to bless the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as He blessed Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
Where this video comes from
- Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:24-30: Ibrahim's honoured guests, the roasted calf they did not eat, and the good news of a knowledgeable son.
- Surah Hud 11:69-73: The messengers greet Ibrahim with salam and bring the good news of a son.
- Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3462: On the night of the Isra, Ibrahim asks the Prophet ﷺ to convey his salam to his ummah.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3370: The Prophet ﷺ teaches the prayer "O Allah, bless Muhammad ﷺ ... as You blessed Ibrahim".
Talk about it afterwards
- What did Ibrahim do as soon as his guests arrived?
- Why was he worried when they did not eat?
- What good news did the angels bring?
- How can you make a guest feel welcome in your home?
Words to know
- As-salamu alaykum
- Peace be upon you, the greeting Muslims give each other.
- Wa alaykum as-salam
- And peace be upon you, the reply to the greeting.
- Khalilullah
- The close friend of Allah, a title of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
- Isra and Mi'raj
- The night journey of the Prophet ﷺ to Jerusalem and up through the heavens.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Juz by Juz: Ibrahim and the Angels suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a short, warm story with drawing games and a quiz, and a clear lesson about welcoming guests.
Is Juz by Juz: Ibrahim and the Angels based on the Qur'an?
Yes. The angels' visit is told in Surah Adh-Dhariyat and Surah Hud, and Ibrahim's salam to the ummah is reported in Jami' at-Tirmidhi.
How long is Juz by Juz: Ibrahim and the Angels?
About 14 minutes.
