Names of Allah: Al Khaliq
Sheikh Azhari and his children learn Allah's names Al-Khaliq, Al-Bari and Al-Musawwir, the Creator, by drawing the Kaaba. For ages 4 to 9.
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What is Names of Allah: Al Khaliq about?
Names of Allah: Al Khaliq is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children learn about Al-Khaliq, the Creator, one of the beautiful names of Allah, and two names that go with it.
Who created the sun? Allah. The moon, the stars, the trees, the clouds? Allah. That is what Al-Khaliq means: He created all of them for us. He even made Prophet Adam (AS) from clay.
The Sheikh then compares rain and the Qur'an. Rain comes down from the sky and brings the soil to life, so seeds grow into apple trees. The Qur'an also came down, and it brings our hearts to life. A tree with no water will not grow, and a heart with no Qur'an is the same.
The family talks about the people Allah loves, and how helping others, like tidying up or listening to our parents, is one of the things He loves. Will we see Allah? The Sheikh tells the children that the Prophet ﷺ said the believers will see their Lord as clearly as they see the full moon.
Last comes a drawing lesson. Al-Khaliq, Al-Bari and Al-Musawwir all describe Allah as the Creator. To draw the Kaaba, you start with paper and a black square: that is like Al-Bari, the One who begins the creation. Then come the fine details, like the colour of the Kaaba's door: that is like Al-Musawwir, the One who shapes and gives each thing its form. That is why people's eyes are different colours, some black, some green, some grey.
What your child will learn
- Allah is Al-Khaliq: He created the sun, the moon, the stars and everything else.
- Just as rain brings the earth to life, the Qur'an brings our hearts to life.
- Allah loves people who help others.
- Al-Bari begins the creation and Al-Musawwir gives each thing its shape and details.
- Allah made every person different, even the colour of our eyes.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Hashr 59:24: He is Allah, the Creator (Al-Khaliq), the Inventor (Al-Bari), the Fashioner (Al-Musawwir); to Him belong the most beautiful names.
- Surah Sad 38:71-72: Allah told the angels He was creating a human being from clay.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 554: You will see your Lord as you see this moon, with no trouble in seeing it.
Talk about it afterwards
- What are some of the things Al-Khaliq created?
- How is the Qur'an like rain?
- What is the difference between Al-Bari and Al-Musawwir?
- What makes you different from everyone else in your family?
Words to know
- Al-Khaliq
- The Creator; a name of Allah.
- Al-Bari
- The Maker, who brings the creation into being; a name of Allah.
- Al-Musawwir
- The Fashioner, who gives each thing its shape; a name of Allah.
- Kaaba
- The House of Allah in Makkah, which Muslims face when they pray.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Names of Allah: Al Khaliq suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a relaxed family conversation that explains three names of Allah with a drawing of the Kaaba.
Does Names of Allah: Al Khaliq have music?
No. It is music-free.
Is Names of Allah: Al Khaliq based on the Qur'an?
Yes. Al-Khaliq, Al-Bari and Al-Musawwir come together in Surah Al-Hashr 59:24, and the Qur'an tells how Allah created Adam (AS) from clay.
