Names of Allah: Ar Rauf
Sheikh Azhari and his children learn Allah's name Ar-Ra'uf, the Most Kind, why we do good deeds straight away, and the Day of Judgement. Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Names of Allah: Ar Rauf about?
Names of Allah: Ar Rauf is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children learn about Ar-Ra'uf, the Most Kind and Caring, one of the beautiful names of Allah.
Ar-Ra'uf is close to Ar-Rahman, the Most Merciful. On a cold, rainy day, the children wear coats, hats and wellies, so they do not get ill: that is taking care of someone before anything happens. The Sheikh explains that Ar-Ra'uf means Allah takes care of us even before anything bad happens, and Ar-Rahman shows mercy when something does.
In the Qur'an, Allah tells us to follow the example of one person in particular: the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. What can we copy from him? Telling the truth, saying salam, reading the Qur'an, making dua, and being kind and merciful.
In story time, the Sheikh tells of three companions of the Prophet ﷺ who were meant to get ready to go out with the army. Each day, they put it off: tomorrow. By the time they looked up, the Prophet ﷺ and the army had gone and come back, and they still had not got ready. So when there is a good deed to do, we do it straight away, like packing away the Lego as soon as Mama asks.
The Sheikh also teaches the name Al-Jami', the One who gathers. Friday is Jumu'ah, when people come together, and on the Day of Judgement everyone will be gathered. It will be very hot, with the sun close. But some people will be in the shade, and among them is a young person who grows up worshipping Allah.
What your child will learn
- Allah is Ar-Ra'uf: the Most Kind, who takes care of us before anything happens.
- The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the best example for us to follow.
- When there is a good deed to do, we do it straight away and do not put it off.
- Allah is Al-Jami': He will gather everyone on the Day of Judgement.
- A young person who grows up worshipping Allah will be shaded on that day.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Al-Baqarah 2:143: Indeed, Allah is Most Kind (Ra'uf) and Most Merciful to people.
- Surah Al-Ahzab 33:21: In the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 4418: Ka'b ibn Malik tells how he kept putting off getting ready for the expedition of Tabuk until the army had gone; he and two others stayed behind, and Allah later accepted their repentance.
- Surah Al Imran 3:9: Our Lord, You will gather (Jami') all people on a Day about which there is no doubt.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 660: Seven people will be shaded by Allah on the day when there is no shade but His, among them a young man who grew up worshipping Allah.
Talk about it afterwards
- What is the difference the Sheikh gives between Ar-Ra'uf and Ar-Rahman?
- What can we copy from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
- What happened to the three companions who kept putting things off?
- What good deed could you do straight away today?
Words to know
- Ar-Ra'uf
- The Most Kind and Caring; a name of Allah.
- Al-Jami'
- The Gatherer, who will gather everyone on the Day of Judgement; a name of Allah.
- Jumu'ah
- Friday, the day Muslims gather for the Friday prayer.
- Day of Judgement
- The day when Allah will judge everyone for what they did.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Names of Allah: Ar Rauf suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a relaxed family conversation, with a story from the life of the Prophet ﷺ and a simple talk about the Day of Judgement.
Does Names of Allah: Ar Rauf have music?
No. It is music-free.
What does Names of Allah: Ar Rauf teach children?
That Allah takes care of us before anything happens, that we follow the Prophet's ﷺ example, and that we do good deeds straight away instead of putting them off.
