Names of Allah: Allah
In the first Names of Allah episode, Sheikh Azhari and his children ask who Allah is, how many names He has and why we remember Him. Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Names of Allah: Allah about?
Names of Allah: Allah is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children talk about the greatest name of all, Allah, in the first episode of their Names of Allah series.
The children want to talk about Jannah. How do we get there? By being kind, says one child, and the Sheikh agrees. But there is another way: the Prophet ﷺ said that whoever knows ninety-nine of Allah's names will enter Jannah. Does that mean Allah has only ninety-nine names? The Sheikh explains with a pound coin. If I say I have a pound in this pocket, I may still have another pound in the other one. Allah has more names than these.
What does the name Allah mean? The One who deserves to be worshipped. We worship Him because He created everything, including us, and because we love Him. But how can you love someone you know nothing about? That is why we learn about Allah. He has no children and no parents, and there is only one Allah.
The family talks about the two names Allah loves most, Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman, and finds Ar-Rahman in Surah Al-Fatihah. They guess how many times the name Allah appears in the Qur'an: over 2,600. And who gave us our eyes, ears and nose? Allah.
The episode ends with "Bismillah" before eating and the dua for coming into the house, which the family says together.
What your child will learn
- The name Allah means the One who deserves to be worshipped.
- The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever knows ninety-nine of Allah's names will enter Jannah, and Allah has more names than these.
- There is only one Allah. He has no children and no parents.
- We worship Allah because He created us and gave us everything.
- We say "Bismillah" when we start something, like eating.
Where this video comes from
- Sahih al-Bukhari 7392: Allah has ninety-nine names; whoever knows them will enter Jannah.
- Sahih Muslim 2677: The same hadith of Allah's ninety-nine names.
- Sahih Muslim 2132: The names Allah loves most are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 5376: The Prophet ﷺ told a boy to say Bismillah and eat with his right hand.
- Surah Al-A'raf 7:180: To Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call on Him by them.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why do we need to know about Allah if we love Him?
- How did the pound coin in the pocket explain Allah's names?
- What things has Allah given you? Can you name some?
- What do you say before you eat, and when you come into the house?
Words to know
- Allah
- The One God, who deserves to be worshipped.
- Bismillah
- In the name of Allah.
- Abdullah
- Servant of Allah.
- Abdur-Rahman
- Servant of Ar-Rahman, the Most Merciful.
- Jannah
- Paradise.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Names of Allah: Allah suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is the first episode of the series, a relaxed family conversation full of questions children can answer at home.
Does Names of Allah: Allah have music?
No. It is music-free.
What does Names of Allah: Allah teach children?
What the name Allah means, why we worship Him, that He has more than ninety-nine names, and to say Bismillah when we start something.
