Stories about sharing for Muslim kids
1 title · Ages 4-9
Stories about sharing help young children learn to be fair, to give from what they have and to think of others, as Islam teaches. These Miraj videos, stories, audiobooks and games range from funny animal tales to hadith about giving.
Games about sharing
Why is sharing hard, and how do stories help?
Sharing does not come easily to small children, and the titles here do not pretend it does. A hungry porcupine tricks a village that will not share into cooking a feast together. A bear and a hare learn from a beetle that fair is not always the same for everyone. A cat eats all the porridge and sets off a chain of chaos, and in two wordless films greed ends badly while giving brings a happiness that lasts.
Islam gives the reason behind it. The Prophet ﷺ said that none of us truly believes until we want for our brother what we want for ourselves. In one animated story a selfish monkey sees the Prophet ﷺ pass his drink to those on his right. In others, a girl learns about zakat and gives away her balls as sadaqah, and a hadith about planting trees helps Shaima share the apples she grew with Baba. The Names of Allah videos add that charity never makes us poorer.
Every title's page sets out its lessons and suggests questions for afterwards, such as how to share out something that cannot be split evenly.
Key lessons children take from these games
- Eid Mubarak means "blessed Eid", a greeting Muslims share on Eid.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Islam teach children about sharing?
It teaches that sharing is part of faith: the Prophet ﷺ said none of us truly believes until we want for our brother what we want for ourselves. Giving to people in need, welcoming guests and even planting a tree others can eat from all count as good deeds.
My child will not share toys. Can stories help?
Yes. A story lets a child watch a character be selfish and see how it turns out, without feeling told off. The toy games here also carry the lesson of taking turns, which you can practise at the next playdate.
Is being fair the same as giving everyone the same?
Not always. In one picture book, a beetle shows a bear and a hare that fair means everyone getting what they need. The Aya & Yusuf episode on fairness adds that being fair means standing up for what is right, even when someone we love is in the wrong.
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