Once Upon a Time in Medina 4
A selfish monkey will not share his grapes, until he sees the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ share his food and drink. Part 4 of the series, for ages 4 to 6.
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What is Once Upon a Time in Medina 4 about?
Once upon time in Medina 4 is an Islamic animated video for children aged 4 to 6 in which a selfish monkey learns to share by watching the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ share his food and drink. It is the fourth part of the series.
The humans have all gone to see the Prophet ﷺ, so there are no scraps of food lying around and the animals are hungry. Up in the tree, Monkey is eating a bunch of sweet, juicy grapes, and he will not share a single one. He climbed up and got them, so they are his, all his. Aliya, the wise owl, asks him: did the Prophet ﷺ guzzle his food all by himself? Monkey needs to learn to share, so she sends him to the Prophet's house, with brave, strong Goaty to keep him safe.
Monkey climbs a palm tree to look inside, while Goaty stands guard. Someone hands the Prophet ﷺ a jug, and he passes it round, sharing his drink. Then he is given dates, big juicy ones, and he shares those too. When Monkey takes a tumble, Goaty is there.
On the way home by moonlight, with a heavy bundle of dates, the two friends hear a wolf and hide until it has gone. Monkey offers all the dates to Goaty, but Goaty says they are Monkey's. No, says Monkey: he was really selfish with his grapes, and now he wants to be like the Prophet ﷺ. They eat one each and save the rest for a feast with their friends. It is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ shared his food and drink with the people around him.
- Something is not only ours to keep just because we got it first.
- Sharing makes good things even better.
- Friends look after each other.
Where this video comes from
- Sahih al-Bukhari 2351: The Prophet ﷺ was given a drink, drank, and passed it on to those sitting on his right.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 6: The Prophet ﷺ was the most generous of people.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did Monkey not want to share his grapes?
- What did Monkey see the Prophet ﷺ do with his drink and his dates?
- How did Goaty help Monkey?
- What could you share with your friends or family?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Once upon time in Medina 4 suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 6. There is a short scary moment with a wolf, and the friends hide safely until it has gone.
Is Once upon time in Medina 4 a true story?
The Prophet's ﷺ generosity and his sharing of food and drink are reported in hadith. The animals and their conversations are made up.
How long is Once upon time in Medina 4?
About 8 minutes.
