Once Upon a Time in Medina
Animal friends in Medina hear that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has arrived and set off on a secret mission to see him. Part 1, for ages 4 to 6.
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What is Once Upon a Time in Medina about?
Once upon time in Medina is an Islamic animated video for children aged 4 to 6 in which a gang of animal friends hear that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has arrived in Medina, and set off on a secret mission to see him. It is the first part of a four-part series.
Humpy the Camel breaks the big news: a man has just arrived in town from Makkah, with a message the humans say will change everyone's lives for ever. The humans call him a prophet, and his name is Muhammad ﷺ. The animals are not sure what to think. Maybe he is a king? Was he wearing a crown? Hedgy the Hedgehog is anxious, because men eat hedgehogs. Cocky the Cockerel is annoyed, because he is the king of the barnyard. And Ratty has breakfast to cook for Mr Rat.
But something is going on in Medina, that's for sure, and Aliya, the wise old owl, leads a secret mission to find out. Goaty says he is not scared, because he has big horns, and Monkey loves adventures. Clawdia the Cat and Mousy decide their friends might need them. Just as the group sets off by moonlight, Cocky runs to catch up: they are a team. Only Hedgy stays at home, hiding.
A sign at the start tells children that all the animals and their conversations are made up. The episode ends "to be continued", and the story goes on in Part 2. It is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ came from Makkah to Medina with a message for everyone.
- It is better to find out the truth for ourselves than to be afraid of it.
- Good friends stick together as a team.
Where this video comes from
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3906: The Prophet's ﷺ journey from Makkah and his arrival in Medina, where the people came out to meet him.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3925: The people of Medina were never seen so happy as at the arrival of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
Talk about it afterwards
- What was the big news Humpy brought?
- Why was Hedgy scared of the new man in town?
- Why did Cocky run to catch up with his friends?
- What do you think the animals will find in Medina?
Words to know
- Prophet
- A man chosen by Allah to bring His message to people.
- Medina
- The city where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ went to live after leaving Makkah.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Once upon time in Medina suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 6. It is a short, funny cartoon about a gang of animals, the first of four parts.
Is Once upon time in Medina a true story?
The Prophet's ﷺ arrival in Medina and the people's excitement are true, reported in Sahih al-Bukhari. The animals and their conversations are made up, as the video itself tells children.
How long is Once upon time in Medina?
About 6 minutes.
