Parent guides
After each story, a short guide: what it teaches, any Quran, hadith or dua mentioned, and questions to talk about together. 49 stories so far, with more added as they’re ready.
A Messy Morning
Zoha is determined that everything be perfect before her cousin Aksa arrives for a play date.
A Share of Sugar
Five neighbours in a small village share the foods they grow each year, so everyone can enjoy a balanced feast.
Abdullah & Nusayba Go To A Protest
On a Saturday morning Abdullah and Nusayba are happily playing with gifts from their grandparents when Baba surprises everyone by announcing a family outing to a protest.
Abo’s Tip For His Daughters
Leila, Isra and Hala are staying in Ottawa with their family while they wait for a new baby to arrive.
Adam’s Halloween Situation
October has arrived and Adam’s school is filling up with spooky decorations.
Airport Excitement
Yahya, nine, and his younger sisters rush through a busy airport with their parents, on their way to Medina for their family’s first umrah.
Amir’s Adhaan
It is Amir’s turn to call the adhan at his Islamic school, with the principal and the whole school ready for prayer.
An Eid Lunch With The Community
After Friday prayer at the masjid, the imam announces the winners of a Quran competition and some important news: the community will welcome families escaping war and needs volunteers to host tables at the Eid carnival.
Aqeelah & Ameer’s Restaurant
Aqeelah is proud of the origami flower she has folded, and her little brother Ameer suggests they play restaurant with it as the table decoration.
Ayshah’s Ramadan Basket
Ayshah and her mum have just returned from umrah just before Ramadan, and their living room is full of gifts and suitcases.
Aziz and Khalil’s Midnight Adventure
During Ramadan, Baba wakes his sons Aziz and Khalil at 4 a.m.
Baba’s Big Secret
Three sisters and their mama drive to the hospital to pick up Baba, a doctor who is always late finishing his shift.
Back to School Blues
Zanab and her sister Amelia have moved to a new state over the summer, and now the whole family is out shopping for school supplies.
Bake Sale for Palestine
Two sisters are visiting their grandparents in Botswana and go with Baba to Friday prayer at a beautiful masjid.
Bilal’s Advice From The Quran
Hamza and Nura welcome their aunt, uncle and cousins for a few days of summer fun, which means sharing rooms and being flexible.
Billu Khan Finds a Balance
A sequel to the season one story Tiger’s Territory.
Billu Khan Meets the Queen
Billu Khan the tiger is feeling lonely when no visitors come to his territory.
Deen & Jannah Go To The Children’s Museum
Deen and Jannah spend a Saturday afternoon with Mama at a busy children’s museum while Baba gets the car serviced.
Eid Carnival Chaos
Muhammad and his little brother Imran spend Eid at the huge masjid carnival with all-day bracelets and a list of safety rules from Mama.
Eid in Texas
Three young sisters in Texas celebrate Eid al-Adha at their uncle’s home, where they have been waiting to see their new baby cousin on his first Eid.
Fati the Flamingo
Fati the flamingo is growing up, her feathers are turning pink, and she is learning to catch her own food in a colony of fifty.
Haajer’s Matching Eid Outfit
Haajer and her family set out for Eid prayer, with Haajer in an outfit matched head to toe, including her braces, and her little brother Musa learning the day’s traditions.
Hamid’s Perfect Prayer Rug
It is the middle of Ramadan, and eight-year-old Hamid is tired after fasting, attending the masjid and staying up for night prayer.
Hamza & Ammar’s Click
Brothers Hamza and Ammar love pretend play, snacks with Mama and, on a quiet afternoon, a little computer time for learning videos.
Just in Time for Ramadan
Khadijah and Zakaria spend a busy day with their grandmother and aunt while their parents are at the hospital waiting for a new baby to arrive.
Mama’s Eid Gift Idea
Eid is almost here, and Hamza has secretly built a Lego flower bouquet for his mom.
Mariam’s Strength
On a rainy afternoon, Mariam wants to play dodgeball with her older brothers Ali and Zade.
Maryam’s Big Move
Maryam’s family is packing up their home and moving to a new city.
Musa’s Loose Tooth
Musa loves dinosaurs and wonders which animal has the sharpest teeth.
Rasheed’s Relief Efforts
After wildfires force many families from their homes, Rasheed spends a long day with his parents at a community center helping with relief efforts.
Ridhwan & Rahma’s Recycling Lesson
Rahma has lost a tiny shoe from her new doll set, and her big brother Ridhwan kindly offers to help her hunt for it.
Safa’s 100th Day of School
It is the 100th day of school, and Safa is excited about her homemade t-shirt, her class poem and the fun planned for the day.
Safiya & Hayaa’s Dentist Appointment
Safiya and her little sister Hayaa are heading to the dentist for a checkup, and Safiya has heard worrying things about drills.
Sakina & Saphora’s Library Day
Sakina and Saphora visit a brand new library with their parents.
Saleha’s Smile
Saleha does not want to go to a dinner party where she will not know a single person, and her tummy feels tight with nerves.
Salman’s Struggle
On a snowy morning, Salman manages to get up for Fajr, but his chatty little brother Omar keeps interrupting and getting attention.
Selma, Loujain & Talya’s Summer Afternoon
Twin sisters Selma and Loujain spend a sunny afternoon at a playground with their little sister Talya.
Sofia’s Slime
While Mama takes an important phone call, Sofia is happily making slime and wants her little sister Isa to try it.
The Huggable Tree
Zunera is at a homeschool picnic when a bad trip over a tree root ruins her snow cone on a hot day.
The Hurricane Weekend Pt. 1
Hadia and Mama are travelling to Texas to visit cousins, but news of a hurricane makes Mama worry about their flight.
The Hurricane Weekend Pt. 2
Hadia and Mama arrive in Houston to a warm family welcome, but the weather outside is changing.
The Masjid Party
Noor’s family is rushing to a friend’s Quran completion party at the masjid, and Noor is frustrated by the delays.
The New Back to School Routine
Amani and Aya are walking to school on their own for the first time.
The Princess Warrior
During recess at Sunday school, two friends play a pretend game as princess warriors, until a classmate insists that such a thing makes no sense.
The Roller Coaster Situation
Nine-year-old Hassan is determined to ride the biggest roller coaster at a theme park, while his older cousin Omar is in charge of keeping him safe.
The Thunderstorm
Omari and his little brother Wakil are playing soccer in the backyard when the sky turns dark and a thunderstorm rolls in.
Yusuf’s Show & Tell
Yusuf has been waiting for a package of Pokemon cards and cannot wait to bring his favourite new ones to show and tell.
Zaynab’s Christmas Situation
Zaynab is bringing cookies to her class winter party, but in circle time her classmates share their Christmas plans.
Zayneb’s Water Tricks
Zayneb is having a splashy, playful day at the pool with her parents, grandparents and cousins.
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