Names of Allah: Al Qahhar
Sheikh Azhari and his children learn Allah's names Al-Qahhar, the All-Powerful, and Al-Wahhab, the Giver of gifts, with the story of Zamzam. Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Names of Allah: Al Qahhar about?
Names of Allah: Al Qahhar is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children learn about Al-Qahhar, the All-Powerful, one of the beautiful names of Allah, and a second name, Al-Wahhab, the Giver of gifts.
Which prophet was sent to Fir'awn? Musa (AS). He showed Fir'awn his miracles: his hand came out shining, and his staff became a big snake. But Fir'awn said it was only magic. He thought he could overpower Allah, but nobody can: Allah is Al-Qahhar.
On Eid, the children get presents. Allah has given us far more: our ears, our eyes, our nose, our mouth to taste the apple crumble, our families and our health. All these gifts show how generous Allah is to us, and the greatest gift He gives to those He loves is Islam. That is Al-Wahhab, the One who gives. When someone gives us a present we say "Jazakallahu khairan", and to thank Allah we say "Alhamdulillah". Allah gave Prophet Sulayman (AS) a special gift too: control over the jinn.
In story time, the Sheikh tells how Prophet Ibrahim (AS) kept asking Allah for a son for many years, until he was old and Allah gave him Ismail and Ishaq. So if we do not see an answer yet, we keep making dua.
Then one of the children tells the story of Hajar and baby Ismail in the desert. When their water ran out, Hajar ran between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times. When she came back, an angel struck the ground and water gushed out: Zamzam. Hajar gathered the water in, and the Sheikh explains how the name Zamzam comes from that.
What your child will learn
- Allah is Al-Qahhar: the All-Powerful; nobody can overpower Him.
- Allah is Al-Wahhab: He gives us every gift, from our eyes and ears to our families.
- We thank Allah for His gifts by saying Alhamdulillah.
- Keep making dua even when the answer takes a long time, as Ibrahim (AS) did.
- Allah gave Hajar and Ismail the water of Zamzam in the desert.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:16: Say, "Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the One, the All-Powerful (Al-Qahhar)."
- Surah Al-A'raf 7:107-109: Musa's staff becomes a snake and his hand shines white; Fir'awn's chiefs say he is a skilled magician.
- Surah Sad 38:35-38: Sulayman asks for a kingdom, saying, "You are the Giver (Al-Wahhab)," and Allah makes the wind and the jinn serve him.
- Surah Ibrahim 14:39: Praise be to Allah, who has given me in my old age Ismail and Ishaq.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3364: Hajar runs between Safa and Marwah seven times, an angel strikes the ground and water comes out, and she encloses it.
Talk about it afterwards
- What are the meanings of Al-Qahhar and Al-Wahhab?
- What miracles did Musa (AS) show Fir'awn, and what did Fir'awn say?
- What gifts has Allah given you, and how can you thank Him?
- What did Hajar do when the water ran out?
Words to know
- Al-Qahhar
- The All-Powerful, whom nothing can overpower; a name of Allah.
- Al-Wahhab
- The Giver of gifts; a name of Allah.
- Jazakallahu khairan
- May Allah reward you with good; said to thank someone.
- Zamzam
- The well of blessed water in Makkah.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Names of Allah: Al Qahhar suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a relaxed family conversation, with stories of Musa, Ibrahim and Hajar.
Does Names of Allah: Al Qahhar have music?
No. It is music-free.
What does Names of Allah: Al Qahhar teach children?
That Allah is All-Powerful and the Giver of every gift, that we thank Him with Alhamdulillah, and that we keep making dua even when the answer takes time.
