Names of Allah: Al Haleem
Sheikh Azhari and his children learn Allah's name Al-Haleem, the Forbearing, with the Prophet's ﷺ patience at Ta'if. For children aged 4 to 9.
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What is Names of Allah: Al Haleem about?
Names of Allah: Al Haleem is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children learn about Al-Haleem, the Forbearing, one of the beautiful names of Allah.
Imagine you took some sweets you were not allowed, and your dad walked into the kitchen and saw you. Would you be worried? Allah could punish us for our mistakes straight away, the Sheikh explains, but He does not, because He is Al-Haleem. A friend who lied to you again and again might lose your trust, but Allah always lets us come back to Him.
In the Qur'an, Allah describes Prophet Ibrahim (AS) with this same quality: he was haleem, gentle and forbearing.
The children talk about good character. Bad character spoils good deeds, the Sheikh says, the way vinegar would spoil sweet honey. And the strong person, the Prophet ﷺ said, is not the one who wins a fight, but the one who controls himself when he is angry.
In story time, one of the children tells of the first revelation in the cave of Hira, and how the Prophet ﷺ went home to Khadijah, who told him Allah would never let him down, because he was kind and helped people in need.
Then comes the story of Ta'if. The people of Ta'if would not listen to the Prophet ﷺ and drove him away. Jibreel came with the angel of the mountains, who offered to crush the people who had rejected him between two mountains. The Prophet ﷺ said no, hoping that one day their children would worship Allah.
Should we give people second chances too? Yes, and share our toys and sweets.
What your child will learn
- Allah is Al-Haleem: He does not punish us straight away, and we can always turn back to Him.
- Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was gentle and forbearing.
- The strong person is the one who controls himself when angry.
- The Prophet ﷺ gave the people of Ta'if another chance instead of punishment.
- We should be patient with others and give them second chances.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Hud 11:75: Ibrahim was forbearing (haleem), tender-hearted and always turning to Allah.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3: After the first revelation, Khadijah told the Prophet ﷺ that Allah would never disgrace him, because he kept ties of kinship, helped the weak and those in need, and honoured guests.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 6114: The strong person is not the one who wrestles others down, but the one who controls himself when angry.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3231: The angel of the mountains offered to crush the people between the two mountains, and the Prophet ﷺ hoped that their descendants would worship Allah alone.
Talk about it afterwards
- What does Al-Haleem mean?
- What did the Prophet ﷺ say to the angel of the mountains, and why?
- How can bad character spoil our good deeds?
- Is there someone you could give a second chance to?
Words to know
- Al-Haleem
- The Forbearing, who does not rush to punish; a name of Allah.
- Hira
- The cave near Makkah where the first revelation came to the Prophet ﷺ.
- Jibreel
- The angel who brought Allah's revelation to the prophets.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Names of Allah: Al Haleem suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a relaxed family conversation, with two short stories from the life of the Prophet ﷺ.
Does Names of Allah: Al Haleem have music?
No. It is music-free.
What does Names of Allah: Al Haleem teach children?
That Allah is patient with us and always lets us come back to Him, and that we should control our anger and give others second chances, as the Prophet ﷺ did at Ta'if.
