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Once Upon a Crescent is a collection of Islamic bedtime stories for children. Written and produced by a Muslim elementary school teacher, these stories aim to impart Islamic morals to kids through light-hearted storytelling. Not only are stories a great way to settle into a bedtime routine, but they also provide rich opportunities for meaningful dialogue between parent and child. Snuggle up with your little one and feel free to use this podcast as a starting point to talk about Islamic value ...
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Deen & Jannah Go To The Children’s Museum
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Nghe Sau
Nghe Sau
Danh sách
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Đã thích
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When visiting the children's museum, Deen & Jannah explore the newsroom play zone with Mama. The kids learn about journalists and how they are like real life superheroes !This episode was sponsored by Sr. Zainab for her kids Deen & Jannah. I hope you enjoyed this episode!Shout- Out to the Journalists in Falasteen who truly are superheroes for our U…
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While visiting their grandparents in Botswana, Humaira and Zaynab attend a bake sale for Palestine in the Masjid courtyard. Humaira takes note of what a bake sale is. She thinks of ideas to help improve it and presents her idea to her family. This story was sponsored by my dear friend Nabeela for her kids Humaira & Zaynab. I hope you enjoyed this s…
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Abdullah takes his new light saber to a protest. Abdullah sits on top of his father's shoulders to watch, listen and learn. His new toy comes in handy as a flagpole when marching with hundreds of people who chant, "Free, Free, Palestine!"This episode is sponsored by Sr. Raima for her kids Abdullah & Nusayba. I hope you enjoyed this story.**Dear Par…
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When Sofia accidentally ruins her sister's princess dress, things spiral out of control. Sofia, Aylah and Ibrahim find themselves arguing and shouting at one another. Mama shares an important hadith about how to deal with strong feelings when seeing all her kids angry at one another. This episode was sponsored by Sr. Adeeba for her kids, Sofia, Ayl…
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Yahya and his three sisters, Hidaayah, Hafsa & Hawa are traveling for the first time to Madinah as part of their family's Umrah trip. Their family is very excited to embark on this journey to the City of the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ. Even with the excitement around boarding a plane, the kids remember their traveling duas ! This sto…
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At the grand opening of their new library, Sakina & Saphora encounter a kid who is neurodivergent. The girls reflect on how it may be like for this child at a busy, noisy library. The girls decide to approach the librarian with a helpful suggestion in hopes of including others who have unique needs! The ayah of the Quran referenced in this episode …
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Aqeelah and her brother Ameer have a big imagination. During their "Restaurant, Restaurant," pretend play, the kids learn about a beautiful ayah from the Quran. Mama shares the ayah where Allah mentions a snippet of Jannah, "We shall provide them in abundance with all kinds of fruit and meat, whatever they may desire," [52:22]. This experience allo…
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Omari and Wakeel rush indoors as a thunderstorm hits their neighborhood. Jolting sounds and scary sights fill their afternoon, as the boys experience their first thunderstorm. Their family stays safe indoors. Baba uses this opportunity to share a new perspective on how the lightening and rumblings of thunder are a means to remember and glorify Alla…
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Zayneb and Amelia's family get ready for the start of a new school year by going shopping at a nearby superstore for school supplies. The girls talk about their worries of starting a new school where they don't know anyone. Mama & Baba offer a helpful duaa for their unique situation. This story was sponsored by Br. Ali & Sr. Sama for their kids Zay…
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Zunayrah attends a picnic where she buys a yummy blue colored snow cone. When she trips and falls over a tree root, her snow cone lands on the ground, melting away into the dirt. Zunayrah goes from being angry at the tree, to hugging it! Tune in to find out how! This episode was sponsored by Sr. Mehveen for her daughter Zunayrah. Hadith Reference:h…
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Mama & Baba cheer Maryam up as they finish packing up their home in preparation of a big move. Moving can be challenging for anyone -young or old, but sometimes it helps to add a little bit of playfulness in challenging moments, like this one Maryam faced. Special Thanks to Br. Ali Memon, Host of Corporate Majlis Podcast, for his voicing of Baba. T…
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Zayneb makes a new young friend at the swimming pool. Zayneb and her cousin, Madina teach this new friend some water tricks. This experience at the pool reminds the kids of an important practice - reciting Bismillah when doing new things!Special Thanks to Br. Ali Memon, host of Corporate Majlis Podcast and his daughter Isla for her voicing of Zayne…
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When Safiya and Hayaa go to their dentist appointment they take their miswaak with them. The Sunnah of using a miswaak has proven to be so beneficial for both the girls' oral hygiene. Special Thanks to Br. Amir for his Voicing of Wapa.This episode was sponsored by Sr. Zahra for her daughters Safiya & Hayaa. *Quran ayah reference from this story (4:…
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Baba helps Musa solve his loose tooth problem in a fun, novel way. Musa's experience with his first loose tooth teaches him to be patient and trust Allah because Allah truly is the One to rely on for all of our problems, big or small! Special thanks to Br. Ali Memon, Host of Corporate Majlis Podcast, for his voicing of Baba! The episode is sponsore…
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Haajer's braces match her Eid outfit and it's noticeable too! Haajer has to overcome her shyness when a kind stranger, who is interested in Eid, points out her matching outfit at a cupcake store. This episode was sponsored by Sr. Farah for her kids, Haajer & Musa. Special Thanks to Br. Amir Hoxha for the voicing of Baba!*** To Support The Productio…
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Hamza heads to the pet store with Mama to buy more fish food for his pet fish. On the way there, Mama thinks of a perfect Eid gift idea for Hamza. Tune in to find out what Mama's Eid gift idea is :)!This episode was sponsored by Sr. Shaheena for her son Hamza. This story is dedicated to Hamza :). Sound Effects Obtained from zapsplat.com and freesou…
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Aziz and Khalil wake up at 4:00 am to have suhoor at the Masjid during Ramadan. Little did they know how much fun they would have with the Imam during this midnight adventure!This episode was sponsored by Sr. Fareeha for her boys Aziz & Khalil. This story is dedicated to them :D. Sound Effects Obtained from freesound.org and zapsplat.com Special th…
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This is Asiyah and Safiyyah's first Iftaar at the Masjid. Asiyah is amazed at how the Masjid has transformed in preparation to serve the community. The volunteers at this Masjid are there to help in every way possible. Asiyah witnesses their hard work as part of her first Iftaar experience. This episode is sponsored by Sr. Mouna. This story is dedi…
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Khadijah and Zakariya spend the day with their grandmother and aunt while their parents are at the hospital in preparation for the new baby to be born. Baba leaves a few voice messages to the kids to give them an exciting update, just in time for Ramadan! This episode was sponsored by Sr. Hajera for her kids Khadijah, Zakariya and Zaynab. Ramadan M…
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After their Umrah trip, Mumma and Ayshah unpack their things from Makkah & Medinah. While unpacking, Mumma comes up with an idea to assemble a Ramadan basket. They include the things they brought from Makkah & Medina in this basket for their Christian neighbor. Mumma includes little Ayshah in the entire process from assembly to delivery.This episod…
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Khadijah learns about some Prophetic practices from the Sunnah by her Mom when her little brother, Musa, has a fever and cough. Mama shares the different Sunnahs of when someone falls sick.This episode was sponsored by Sr. Ifrah. This story is dedicated to her two kids Khadijah & Musa.Sign Up for the Ramadan Read Aloud Virtual Event here:https://ww…
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Zaid and Talia are eager to make it on time to their club meetings at the library. On their way to the library, Baba buys candy bars from a needy man on the street, but when the man accidentally hands Baba extra cash with the candy bars, Baba and the kids must act quick to return this extra cash to the rightful owner, even if that means being late …
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It is Amir's turn to make the call to prayer on the big microphone at his new Islamic school. Before he recites the Adhaan, Amir notices a new student that has joined their school. Amir, Mayar and Ibrahim take this opportunity to strike a conversation with the new kid, but little did they know that this new student had a pressing question about the…
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Noor experiences the "feel-good" energy of doing a good deed at the Masjid during her friend's Quran Completion Party . Zoha's family hosts a dinner outdoors in the Masjid courtyard. This event became a way for Noor to experience the lovely environment of being at the Masjid as a special volunteer and helper. Special thanks to Sr. Reem from Texas f…
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Yusuf's Pokemon cards have finally come in. He takes them to Show & Tell at school, but they go missing after recess. Tune in to find out how Yusuf handles this situation with the help of his sister Zaynab. Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Sr. Raheela Shah from Dubai! This episode is dedicated to her son, Yusuf :).Sound Effects Obtain…
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