Tala Al Badru Alaina
An animated nasheed, sung without music, of Tala'a al-Badru 'Alayna, the song Madinah is said to have sung to welcome the Prophet ﷺ. Ages 4 to 9.
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What is Tala Al Badru Alaina about?
Tala Al Badru Alaina is an Islamic animated nasheed for children aged 4 to 9: the famous song that the people of Madinah are believed to have sung when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrived in their city on the Hijrah from Makkah.
The video follows a camel across the desert. A signpost points one way to Makkah and the other to Madinah, and as the song goes on, palm trees appear, then the white houses of Madinah, where cats and birds wait in the streets. Each line of the nasheed is written in Arabic at the top of the screen, so older children can follow the words as they listen.
The words are the well-known ones. "The full moon has risen over us, from the hills of al-Wada'. We must give thanks, as long as anyone calls to Allah." The song welcomes the Prophet ﷺ as the one sent among us, who came with a command to be followed, who has honoured Madinah, "the best of those who call". Its last verses say that the people have put on clothes of honour after wearing patched rags, and ask Allah to send blessings on the one who has come to the best of places.
The nasheed lasts about 2 minutes and is sung without music, so it is music-free. It is a Miraj original.
It is a gentle way to introduce young children to the Hijrah and to the joy of the people of Madinah when the Prophet ﷺ came to live among them. Children can learn the first lines and sing them with the family.
What your child will learn
- The people of Madinah welcomed the Prophet ﷺ with joy when he arrived on the Hijrah.
- We should give thanks to Allah for His blessings.
- The Prophet ﷺ was sent to call people to Allah.
- We ask Allah to send blessings on the Prophet ﷺ because we love him.
Talk about it afterwards
- Where was the camel going in the video?
- How do you think the people of Madinah felt when the Prophet ﷺ arrived?
- What does "Tala'a al-badru 'alayna" mean?
- How do you welcome a guest to your home?
Words to know
- Tala'a al-badru 'alayna
- The full moon has risen over us.
- Thaniyyat al-Wada'
- The hills of farewell, a pass on the edge of Madinah.
- Hijrah
- The Prophet's ﷺ journey from Makkah to Madinah.
- Nasheed
- An Islamic song, often sung with voices only.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Tala Al Badru Alaina suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. The pictures tell a simple story of a camel's journey to Madinah, and older children can follow the Arabic words on screen.
Does Tala Al Badru Alaina have music?
No. It is sung without music, so it is music-free.
How long is Tala Al Badru Alaina?
About 2 minutes.
