Names of Allah: As Salaam
Sheikh Azhari and his children learn Allah's name As-Salam, the Source of Peace and Safety, the rewards of salam, and the gates of Jannah. Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Names of Allah: As Salaam about?
Names of Allah: As Salaam is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children learn about As-Salam, the One free of every fault, from whom all peace and safety come, one of the beautiful names of Allah.
After every prayer we say, "Allahumma antas-salam wa minkas-salam": O Allah, You are As-Salam, and from You comes peace. As-Salam, the Sheikh explains, is the One who protects us and gives us safety.
When we meet someone, we say "As-salamu alaykum". How many good deeds is that? Ten. Add "wa rahmatullah" and it is twenty. Add "wa barakatuh" and it is thirty. And who is best, the one who greets first or the one who answers? The one who greets first.
In story time, the family talks about Jannah. How many gates does it have? Eight. The angels will greet the people entering it, because of their good deeds and because they were patient. What does patient mean? To wait.
Before Jannah there is a bridge, thinner than a hair and sharper than a sword. How will we cross it? According to our good deeds: the more good deeds, the faster we go. And on that day the call will be "Allahumma sallim, sallim": O Allah, keep us safe. That is the name As-Salam.
The children share what they make dua for, from Transformers to a laptop, and the Sheikh reminds them to send blessings on the Prophet ﷺ, especially on Friday. Was the Prophet ﷺ born on a Friday? No, on a Monday.
What your child will learn
- Allah is As-Salam: He gives us peace, safety and protection.
- Each part of the salam brings ten good deeds, and it is best to greet first.
- Jannah has eight gates, and the angels welcome those who were patient.
- Our good deeds will help us cross the bridge to Jannah.
- We send blessings on the Prophet ﷺ, especially on Friday.
Where this video comes from
- Sahih Muslim 591: After the prayer, the Prophet ﷺ said, "O Allah, You are As-Salam and from You is peace; blessed are You, O Owner of majesty and honour."
- Sunan Abi Dawud 5195: Saying "As-salamu alaykum" is ten good deeds, adding "wa rahmatullah" is twenty, and adding "wa barakatuh" is thirty.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3257: Jannah has eight gates.
- Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:23-24: The angels will enter upon them from every gate, saying, "Peace be upon you for your patience."
- Sahih al-Bukhari 806: The bridge is set over Hell; the call of the messengers that day is "O Allah, keep safe, keep safe."
- Sunan Abi Dawud 1047: Send many blessings on me on Friday.
Talk about it afterwards
- What does As-Salam mean?
- How many good deeds do you get for the full salam?
- What will the angels say to people entering Jannah?
- How can we get ready to cross the bridge to Jannah?
Words to know
- As-Salam
- The One free of every fault, from whom all peace and safety come; a name of Allah.
- As-salamu alaykum
- Peace be upon you; the Muslim greeting.
- Jannah
- Paradise.
- Allahumma salli ala Muhammad
- O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad ﷺ.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Names of Allah: As Salaam suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is a relaxed family conversation about greetings, patience and Jannah.
Does Names of Allah: As Salaam have music?
No. It is music-free.
What does Names of Allah: As Salaam teach children?
That Allah gives us peace and safety, how many rewards the salam brings, and that good deeds and patience lead to Jannah.
