Months in Islam
A short sing-along by Zain Bhikha Kids that teaches children aged 4 to 9 the names of the twelve months of the Islamic year, in order.
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What is Months in Islam about?
Months in Islam is an Islamic sing-along video for children aged 4 to 9 that teaches the names of the twelve months of the Islamic year, in order, with Zain Bhikha.
The song starts with Bismillah and then names the months one after another: Muharram, Safar, Rabi' al-Awwal, Rabi' al-Thani, Jumada al-Ula, Jumada al-Akhirah, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul-Qa'dah and Dhul-Hijjah. "These are the months in Islam," the chorus sings. Ramadan gets sung three times, as every child might expect. Then the list is sung again in Arabic.
On screen, the name of each month appears in Arabic and English, glowing under a night sky with a smiling crescent moon and twinkling stars, while two children lean out of their windows over a street hung with coloured lights.
The song is very short, about 1 minute, which makes it easy to play again and again until the names stick.
It is a good way to start talking with children about the Islamic calendar and the months they already know something about. Ramadan is the month of fasting, Shawwal begins with Eid al-Fitr, Dhul-Hijjah is the month of Hajj and Eid al-Adha, and Muharram begins the Islamic new year. Knowing the months helps children look forward to each one as it comes round. The app lists it as music-free.
What your child will learn
- The Islamic year has twelve months.
- The months start with Muharram and end with Dhul-Hijjah.
- Ramadan, the month of fasting, is the ninth month.
Talk about it afterwards
- Can you name the twelve months in order?
- Which month comes just before Ramadan, and which comes after it?
- In which month is Hajj?
- Which Islamic month are we in now?
Words to know
- Muharram
- The first month of the Islamic year.
- Ramadan
- The ninth month, the month of fasting.
- Shawwal
- The tenth month, which begins with Eid al-Fitr.
- Dhul-Hijjah
- The twelfth month, the month of Hajj and Eid al-Adha.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Months in Islam suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a short, simple song that repeats the names of the months.
Does Months in Islam have music?
No. The Miraj app lists it as music-free.
How long is Months in Islam?
About 1 minute.
