Names of Allah: Al Waasi
Sheikh Azhari and his children learn Allah's name Al-Wasi', the All-Encompassing, with the story of Dawud (AS) and Jalut, and a cure for jealousy. Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Names of Allah: Al Waasi about?
Names of Allah: Al Waasi is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children learn about Al-Wasi', the All-Encompassing, one of the beautiful names of Allah.
Al-Wasi' means the One who is vast, with no limits. Allah is not tight or squashed or limited in any way. His mercy covers everything, the Sheikh says, and that includes each of the children. How is Allah merciful to us? He gives us our eyes, our nose, our food, and even our sweets.
In story time, one of the children tells the story of the small army of Talut that faced Jalut and his soldiers. They asked Allah for patience and victory, and Dawud (AS) killed Jalut. And in that very passage of the Qur'an, the Sheikh points out, Allah mentions the name Al-Wasi'. Allah has no limits: He knows everything and can help in everything.
Next, another child tells the story of Prophet Adam (AS) and Shaytan. When Allah told the angels to prostrate to Adam, they all did, except Shaytan. He said he was better than Adam, because he was made of fire and Adam of clay. The Sheikh explains that Shaytan was jealous of Adam.
What does being jealous mean? Imagine you see someone with a new drink, a new present or a nice top. Instead of feeling jealous, the Sheikh says, we should say "Masha'Allah". That is one of the lessons of Al-Wasi': there is plenty of good in Allah's hands for everyone.
What your child will learn
- Allah is Al-Wasi': vast and without limits, and His mercy covers everything.
- Allah gives us our eyes, our food and everything we have.
- With Allah's help, Dawud (AS) killed Jalut.
- Shaytan thought he was better than Adam (AS); we should never feel that way about others.
- When we see something nice that someone else has, we say "Masha'Allah" instead of feeling jealous.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:247: Talut is made king, and Allah gives His kingdom to whom He wills; Allah is All-Encompassing (Wasi'), All-Knowing.
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:249-251: Talut's army faces Jalut and his soldiers; the believers pray for patience, and Dawud kills Jalut.
- Surah Al-A'raf 7:156: My mercy encompasses all things.
- Surah Al-A'raf 7:11-12: The angels prostrated to Adam except Iblis, who said, "I am better than him; You created me from fire and him from clay."
- Surah Al-Kahf 18:39: Why did you not say, when you entered your garden, "Masha'Allah, there is no power except with Allah"?
Talk about it afterwards
- What does Al-Wasi' mean?
- How is Allah merciful to you every day?
- Who killed Jalut?
- What can you say instead of feeling jealous when someone has something nice?
Words to know
- Al-Wasi'
- The All-Encompassing, the Vast; a name of Allah.
- Masha'Allah
- What Allah has willed; said when we see something good.
- Jalut
- Goliath, the enemy leader whom Dawud (AS) killed.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Names of Allah: Al Waasi suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a short family conversation of about 7 minutes. It tells, briefly, how Dawud (AS) killed Jalut.
Does Names of Allah: Al Waasi have music?
No. It is music-free.
Is Names of Allah: Al Waasi based on the Qur'an?
Yes. The story of Dawud (AS) and Jalut is in Surah Al-Baqarah, where Allah also calls Himself Al-Wasi', and the story of Adam (AS) and Shaytan is in Surah Al-A'raf.
