We Got the Whole World in Our Hands
An animated song for children aged 4 to 9 about caring for our planet. Recycle, be kind to plants and animals, and join hands with everyone.
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What is We Got the Whole World in Our Hands about?
We Got the Whole World in Our Hands is an Islamic animated song for children aged 4 to 9 that reminds us that we are responsible for caring for our planet and all the animals that live on it.
The chorus says it simply: "We've got the whole world in our hands." The verses tell children what they can do. Reduce, reuse and recycle all that we can. Be kind to plants and animals in our land. Join hands with sisters and brothers all over the land. And dream your bright dreams, then do all you can.
The pictures are made of torn and folded paper: bees buzzing over bluebells, pine forests, crabs on the shore, a paper turtle and a polar bear. Between the verses, short facts appear on the screen about plastic in the ocean, forests being cut down, melting ice and animals losing their homes, along with a reminder that plants make the oxygen we breathe.
Near the end, two sayings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ appear on the screen. If the end of time comes upon you and you have a seedling in your hand, plant it. And there is a reward for serving any living being.
The song lasts about 2 minutes and is not music-free. It is a good way to start talking with children about looking after the earth Allah has given us, one small action at a time: turning off a tap, sorting the recycling or planting a seed.
What your child will learn
- The whole world is in Allah's hand; the earth and its animals are a trust from Him, and we must look after them.
- We can reduce, reuse and recycle to care for the planet.
- There is a reward for being kind to any living creature.
- Every good deed counts, even planting one seedling.
Where this video comes from
- Al-Adab al-Mufrad 479: If the Hour is established and one of you has a seedling in his hand, let him plant it.
- Sahih al-Bukhari 2363: There is a reward for serving any living being.
Talk about it afterwards
- What can our family reduce, reuse or recycle?
- Why is it important to be kind to plants and animals?
- What did the Prophet ﷺ say to do with a seedling, even at the end of time?
- What is one thing you could do this week to help the earth?
Frequently asked questions
What age is We Got the Whole World in Our Hands suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. The chorus is easy to sing, and the facts on screen give older children something to talk about.
Is We Got the Whole World in Our Hands based on hadith?
Yes. It ends with two sayings of the Prophet ﷺ, about planting a seedling and the reward for serving any living being.
How long is We Got the Whole World in Our Hands?
About 2 minutes.
