Names of Allah: Al Muhaymin
Sheikh Azhari and his children learn Allah's name Al-Muhaymin, the Guardian who watches over us, with the story of Prophet Yunus (AS). Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Names of Allah: Al Muhaymin about?
Names of Allah: Al Muhaymin is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children learn about Al-Muhaymin, the Guardian, one of the beautiful names of Allah.
At their grandparents' house there are chickens, and a mother hen that looks after her little chicks. Just like that hen, the Sheikh explains, Allah protects and looks after all of us: that is Al-Muhaymin.
Who protected Prophet Yunus (AS) in the belly of the whale, Prophet Ibrahim (AS) in the fire, and baby Musa (AS) in the basket on the river? Allah. A father would never leave his child outside in a car seat, yet Musa's mother put her baby in the river because Allah told her to. Her iman was so strong that she trusted Allah to protect him, and he ended up in Fir'awn's own palace.
The family talks about prayer. Fajr has two rak'ahs, Maghrib three and Isha four. Why? Because Allah told us, and whatever Allah tells us is good for us.
In story time, one of the children tells the story of Prophet Yunus (AS). His people would not listen, and he left them and boarded a ship. Lots were drawn, and Yunus was cast into the sea, where a whale swallowed him. In its belly he called on Allah, and Allah ordered the whale to throw him out on the shore.
Last, the Sheikh imagines eating a little Eid cake from the fridge when nobody is looking. Would Allah know? Yes, because Al-Muhaymin sees everything.
What your child will learn
- Allah is Al-Muhaymin: He watches over and protects everything, far more than a hen protects her chicks.
- Allah protected Yunus, Ibrahim and Musa (AS) when they were in danger.
- Whatever Allah tells us to do is good for us, even when we do not know why.
- Allah sees everything we do, even when nobody else is watching.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Hashr 59:23: He is Allah ... the Giver of security, the Guardian (Al-Muhaymin), the Almighty.
- Surah As-Saffat 37:139-145: Yunus boards the laden ship, draws lots and loses, is swallowed by the fish, and is cast onto the open shore.
- Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87-88: In the darkness Yunus called, "There is no god but You, glory be to You; I was among the wrongdoers," and Allah saved him.
- Surah Al-Qasas 28:7: Allah inspired Musa's mother to put him in the river and not to fear, for He would return him to her.
- Surah Al-Anbiya 21:68-69: Ibrahim is thrown into the fire, and Allah says, "O fire, be coolness and safety for Ibrahim."
Talk about it afterwards
- What does a mother hen do for her chicks, and what does Al-Muhaymin do for us?
- Why did Musa's mother put her baby in the river?
- What did Prophet Yunus (AS) do in the belly of the whale?
- Does Allah see what we do when nobody else is looking?
Words to know
- Al-Muhaymin
- The Guardian, who watches over and protects everything; a name of Allah.
- Iman
- Belief in Allah.
- Rak'ah
- One unit of the prayer.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Names of Allah: Al Muhaymin suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a relaxed family conversation, with the story of Yunus (AS) told by one of the children.
Does Names of Allah: Al Muhaymin have music?
No. It is music-free.
Is Names of Allah: Al Muhaymin based on the Qur'an?
Yes. The stories of Yunus, Musa and Ibrahim (AS) are all told in the Qur'an, and Allah calls Himself Al-Muhaymin in Surah Al-Hashr 59:23.
