Juz by Juz: Talut
Sheikh Azhari and his children tell the Qur'an story of Talut, the tall king chosen by Allah, and young Dawood (AS) facing Jalut. For ages 4 to 9.
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What is Juz by Juz: Talut about?
Juz by Juz: Talut is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children tell the Qur'an story of Talut, the king Allah chose to lead the Children of Israel, and of the small army that beat the mighty Jalut.
Long after Prophet Musa (AS), the Children of Israel had no one to lead them, and an enemy threatened them. They asked their prophet for a king, and he told them Allah had chosen Talut. Talut was not rich, but Allah had given him knowledge and great height; the Sheikh explains that his name means "very tall". The sign that Talut was chosen was the chest that came back to them, carried by the angels, with things left by the families of Musa and Harun inside. The Sheikh says the staff of Musa was among them.
Before the battle, Talut tested his army with a river: they could take only a handful of water. Most failed, and only a small number were left, just over three hundred, but they trusted Allah. Young Dawood (AS) killed Jalut, and Jalut's army was defeated.
The Sheikh draws lessons for children along the way. Allah answers the dua parents make for their children, so we should be good to our parents. And Allah does not look at how much money we have, but at our good deeds.
The children draw what they would buy with lots of money and guess which part of Jalut was not covered by his armour, and answer a quiz about the last Prophet, the first surah and the surah we recite on Fridays.
What your child will learn
- Allah does not look at how much money we have, but at our hearts and deeds.
- Allah answers the dua that parents make for their children.
- Doing what Allah asks, even when it is hard, is a test worth passing.
- With Allah's help, a small group can overcome a much bigger one.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:246-251: The Children of Israel ask their prophet for a king; Allah chooses Talut for his knowledge and stature; the chest returns carried by the angels; the army is tested at a river; Dawood kills Jalut.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3957: The Companions at Badr were about as many as those who crossed the river with Talut, three hundred and ten and some.
- Sahih Muslim 2564: Allah does not look at your appearance or your wealth, but at your hearts and your deeds.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did some people think Talut should not be king?
- What was the test at the river?
- How many were left in Talut's army, and did they give up?
- What dua would you like your parents to make for you?
Words to know
- Dua
- Asking Allah for something, in our own words.
- Jalut
- The strong enemy leader in the story, called Goliath in English.
- Surah Al-Kahf
- The chapter of the Qur'an many Muslims recite on Fridays.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Juz by Juz: Talut suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. Parents should know that the story ends in a battle, and that Jalut is killed, told briefly and without detail.
Is Juz by Juz: Talut based on the Qur'an?
Yes. The story of Talut, the chest and the battle with Jalut is told in Surah Al-Baqarah.
How long is Juz by Juz: Talut?
About 16 minutes.
