You Are Very Special
An animated song for children aged 4 to 9 that tells every child they are special, a gift from Allah, created by His grace and always cared for.
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What is You Are Very Special about?
You Are Very Special is an Islamic animated song for children aged 4 to 9 that celebrates how Allah has made each child unique and special, and how He looks after every one of us.
The song is sung by a parent to their child. "I look at you and wonder, you're growing up so fast." The chorus tells the child: "You are very special, you're a gift from Allah. You are very special, He knows who you are." The child's bright little eyes were given by Allah to help them find their way, and the parent asks Allah to grant them wisdom to see them through each day. The child was created by His grace, with a beautiful face and a smile like a sunrise, and will always hold a special place in the parent's heart.
The last verse looks ahead to harder days. Whatever life brings, the child should remember their Creator, because Allah is always there, and remember who they are.
The pictures follow a family through the years as a wall of photo frames fills up: a wedding photo, a baby asleep in a cot, a first birthday with balloons, a little boy with a toy fire engine and a garden hose, then a firefighter rescuing a cat from a tree. At the end, a new baby girl arrives, and the whole family, grandparents too, gathers round.
It lasts about 5 minutes and is music-free.
It is a warm song to share with a child, reminding them that they are loved by their family and by Allah.
What your child will learn
- Allah made each of us unique and special.
- Every child is a gift from Allah.
- Allah knows each of us and is always there.
- When life is hard, we can remember our Creator.
Talk about it afterwards
- What does the song say makes you special?
- Why is every child a gift from Allah?
- Who can you remember when you feel sad or worried?
- What is special about someone in your family?
Frequently asked questions
What age is You Are Very Special suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. The chorus is simple and repeats, and the pictures show a family growing up together.
Does You Are Very Special have music?
No. It is music-free.
How long is You Are Very Special?
About 5 minutes.
