Come to Prayer, Come to Success
A grandfather imam races across land and sea to reach his mosque in time to call the prayer. A music-free animation for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is Come to Prayer, Come to Success about?
Come to Prayer, Come to Success is an Islamic animated video for children aged 4 to 9 about a grandfather imam who races across land and sea to reach his mosque in time for the prayer.
The title comes from the adhan, the call to prayer that Muslims hear five times a day. Two of its lines are "Hayya 'alas-salah", come to prayer, and "Hayya 'alal-falah", come to success. They are an invitation to stop what we are doing and go to pray, and a reminder that prayer is the way to real success.
For the grandfather in this story, answering that call matters so much that nothing will stop him getting to his mosque on time. The film follows his journey, and the only words in it are the words of the call to prayer, including the declaration "Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah": I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
It is a short, lively and music-free film that children can follow by watching. It is a good way to talk with them about the adhan and what it says, about the five daily prayers, and about why Muslims try to pray on time. Afterwards, children might listen out for the adhan at home or at the mosque and try to say its words along with it.
What your child will learn
- The adhan calls Muslims to prayer five times a day.
- "Hayya 'alas-salah" means "come to prayer" and "hayya 'alal-falah" means "come to success".
- Praying on time is worth making an effort for.
- There is no god but Allah.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why was the grandfather in such a hurry?
- What does "come to success" mean in the call to prayer?
- What do you do when you hear the adhan?
- Which of the five prayers do you know?
Words to know
- Adhan
- The call to prayer.
- Imam
- The person who leads the prayer.
- Hayya 'alal-falah
- Come to success, words from the call to prayer.
- Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah
- I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Come to Prayer, Come to Success suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It tells its story in pictures, with only the words of the call to prayer, so young children can follow it by watching.
Does Come to Prayer, Come to Success have music?
No. It is music-free.
How long is Come to Prayer, Come to Success?
About 4 minutes.
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