The Thirsty Dog
An animated story from a hadith about a thirsty traveller who finds a well and saves a dying dog, and how Allah forgave him. For ages 4 to 12.
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What is The Thirsty Dog about?
The Thirsty Dog is an Islamic animated video for children aged 4 to 12 that tells the hadith of a thirsty traveller who went out of his way to give water to a dog, and how Allah forgave him for it.
On a boiling hot day, a man walks through the dry land looking for water. When he finds a well, there is no bucket and no rope, so he climbs all the way down to drink. Back at the top, he sees a little dog so thirsty it can hardly move. He remembers how thirsty he was a moment ago, and he will not leave the dog to die. He works out a way to carry water up from the bottom of the well, and he gives the dog a drink.
The video tells the story with few words: children follow it through the pictures and the man's voice, and the moment the dog drinks is one they will remember. At the end, the narrator tells them what the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said about the man: Allah was so pleased with him that He forgave him, because Allah rewards those who are kind to any living creature.
The video is music-free and a Miraj original. It is a good way to start talking with children about caring for animals, and about how no good deed is too small for Allah to see.
What your child will learn
- Allah loves kindness to animals.
- No good deed is too small for Allah to see.
- We should help anyone in need, even when it takes effort.
Where this video comes from
- Sahih al-Bukhari 2363: A man gave water to a thirsty dog, and Allah thanked him and forgave him.
- Sahih Muslim 2244: The same hadith of the man who gave water to a thirsty dog.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did the man climb down the well a second time?
- How do you think the dog felt after it drank?
- How can you be kind to an animal this week?
Frequently asked questions
What age is The Thirsty Dog suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 12. It tells the story mostly through pictures, so even the youngest children can follow it.
Is The Thirsty Dog a true story?
It is based on a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, about a man whom Allah forgave for giving water to a thirsty dog.
Does The Thirsty Dog have music?
No. It is music-free.
