Names of Allah: Al Wadud
Sheikh Azhari and his children learn Allah's name Al-Wadud, the Loving, who He loves, and the patience of Yusuf (AS) and Ibrahim (AS). Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Names of Allah: Al Wadud about?
Names of Allah: Al Wadud is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children learn about Al-Wadud, the Loving, one of the beautiful names of Allah.
What is the opposite of hate? Love. Who do the children love? Mama, of course. And who does Allah love? The Sheikh explains that Allah has no children, but He loves people who do good things. He loves those who make wudu, and one of the children shows how: hands, mouth, nose, face, arms and so on. He loves those who pray and read the Qur'an. He loves those who do things with ihsan, excellence: neat handwriting, or tidying up the Lego the best possible way. And He loves those who are patient, like waiting a whole week for a trip to the park.
In story time, the children tell of Prophet Yusuf (AS), who was put in a well until some travellers let down a bucket and pulled him out. His father, Prophet Yaqub (AS), said "sabrun jamil": beautiful patience.
The family remembers Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who left his wife and baby son in the desert, and who was thrown into a huge fire. Allah said, "O fire, be cool," and Ibrahim came out unharmed.
What happens when Allah loves someone? The Sheikh tells the hadith. Allah tells the angel Jibreel that He loves that person, then Jibreel loves them, and calls out to all the angels in the heavens, and they love that person too. Imagine all the angels loving you! The episode ends with a dua that Allah loves all of us.
What your child will learn
- Allah is Al-Wadud: the Loving.
- Allah loves those who make wudu, pray, read the Qur'an and do things with excellence.
- Allah loves those who are patient, like Yaqub (AS) and Ibrahim (AS).
- When Allah loves someone, Jibreel and all the angels love them too.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Buruj 85:14: He is the Forgiving, the Loving (Al-Wadud).
- Surah Yusuf 12:15-19: Yusuf's brothers put him in the well; Yaqub says, "Beautiful patience"; travellers let down a bucket and find him.
- Surah Al-Anbiya 21:68-69: Ibrahim is thrown into the fire, and Allah says, "O fire, be coolness and safety for Ibrahim."
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3209: When Allah loves a servant, He calls Jibreel and says He loves him; Jibreel loves him and calls out to the people of the heavens, and they love him too.
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:222: Allah loves those who turn to Him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves.
Talk about it afterwards
- What does Al-Wadud mean?
- Who are some of the people Allah loves?
- What does "sabrun jamil" mean, and who said it?
- How could you do something with ihsan, the best possible way, today?
Words to know
- Al-Wadud
- The Loving; a name of Allah.
- Wudu
- The washing Muslims do before prayer.
- Ihsan
- Doing things in the best and most excellent way.
- Sabrun jamil
- Beautiful patience.
- Jibreel
- The angel who brought Allah's revelation to the prophets.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Names of Allah: Al Wadud suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a relaxed family conversation, with short stories of the prophets told by the children.
Does Names of Allah: Al Wadud have music?
No. It is music-free.
What does Names of Allah: Al Wadud teach children?
That Allah is Loving, the good deeds He loves, like wudu, prayer and patience, and that when Allah loves someone, all the angels love them too.
