Juz by Juz: Yaqub and His Sons
Sheikh Azhari and his children tell how Prophet Yaqub (AS) stayed patient when his sons lied to him about Yusuf (AS), for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is Juz by Juz: Yaqub and His Sons about?
Juz by Juz: Yaqub and His Sons is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 in which Sheikh Azhari and his children tell the Qur'an story of Prophet Yaqub (AS), his twelve sons, and the patience he showed when he lost Yusuf (AS).
Yusuf's brothers were jealous of him. They asked their father to let Yusuf go out with them, and then they threw him into a well. They came home at night, crying, and told Yaqub that a wolf had eaten Yusuf. They brought his shirt with false blood on it. The Sheikh asks the children what a shirt would look like if a wolf had really attacked: it would be torn. This one was not, and Yaqub knew they were lying.
Yaqub did not panic. He stayed calm and patient, and put his trust in Allah. Later he lost another son, known as Binyamin, who was held in Egypt, accused of stealing something he had not stolen.
In the end the brothers were sorry for what they had done. Yaqub told them he would ask Allah to forgive them. The Sheikh's lesson: whenever we do something wrong, we can turn back to Allah and make dua, and He forgives. He adds that we remember Allah in everything we do: eating with our right hand, saying Bismillah before we start, and putting on our right shoe first.
The children show their best fake cry, draw Yusuf's shirt, and answer a quiz about where the Prophet's ﷺ mosque is, fasting and the direction of the qibla.
What your child will learn
- Lying is wrong, and the truth comes out in the end.
- Prophet Yaqub (AS) was patient and trusted Allah when he lost his son.
- When we do something wrong, we turn back to Allah, and He forgives.
- We can remember Allah in everything we do, even eating and dressing.
Where this video comes from
- Surah Yusuf 12:8-18: The brothers of Yusuf (AS) throw him into a well, come home at night weeping, say a wolf ate him and bring his shirt with false blood; Yaqub (AS) answers with beautiful patience.
- Surah Yusuf 12:70-79: Binyamin is kept in Egypt after the king's cup is found in his bag.
- Surah Yusuf 12:97-98: The brothers ask their father to pray for their forgiveness, and he says he will ask his Lord, who is Forgiving and Merciful.
Talk about it afterwards
- How did Yaqub (AS) know his sons were not telling the truth?
- What did Yaqub do instead of panicking?
- What can we do when we have done something wrong?
- Which things do you do each day that help you remember Allah?
Words to know
- Sabr
- Patience, staying calm and trusting Allah when something is hard.
- Isha
- The night prayer, when it is dark outside.
- Qibla
- The direction of the Kaaba in Makkah, which Muslims face to pray.
- Dua
- Calling on Allah and asking Him for what we need, in our own words or in the words the Prophet ﷺ taught.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Juz by Juz: Yaqub and His Sons suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It is told in a relaxed family style, with a drawing game and a quiz.
Is Juz by Juz: Yaqub and His Sons based on the Qur'an?
Yes. The story of Yaqub (AS), Yusuf (AS) and his brothers is told in Surah Yusuf.
How long is Juz by Juz: Yaqub and His Sons?
About 13 minutes.
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