Meet Al-Qaswa activity pack
A free printable Al-Qaswa activity pack for ages 4 to 7. Colour the Prophet's ﷺ camel, cut out a jigsaw and follow the maze of the Hijrah to Madinah.
2.4 MB. Free: we email you the download link.
What's inside the pack?
This free activity pack introduces a child aged 4 to 7 to Al-Qaswa, the camel of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who carried him on the Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah. Its pictures come from the Miraj Stories game Al-Qaswa Needs Your Help.
What's in the pack
The pack is six pages, ready to print on A4:
- Meet Al-Qaswa. A colouring page of Al-Qaswa carrying her load for the journey. She asks "Can you say my name?"
- Jigsaw puzzle. A colour picture of Al-Qaswa in the desert, with houses and palm trees, to cut into six pieces.
- Puzzle mat. The same picture in grey, to put each jigsaw piece in the right place.
- The journey to Madinah. A maze through the desert, starting with Al-Qaswa and ending at Madinah.
- A little guidance for grown-ups. Four tips for using the pages (below).
How to use the pack
- Say Al-Qaswa's name together.
- Talk about Al-Qaswa and the journey from Makkah to Madinah.
- Let your child complete the activities at their own pace.
- Help with cutting where needed.
Keep going in the Miraj Stories app
The QR codes in the pack open the Miraj Stories app, where your child can wash, water and feed Al-Qaswa and learn camel facts in the Al-Qaswa Needs Your Help game, and read her story.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Al-Qaswa?
Al-Qaswa was the camel of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. She carried him on the Hijrah, the journey from Makkah to Madinah.
What age is the Al-Qaswa activity pack for?
Children aged 4 to 7. Younger children need a grown-up's help with cutting out the jigsaw; the colouring page and the maze they can do on their own.
Does the pack show the Prophet ﷺ?
No. The pack shows Al-Qaswa, the desert and Madinah only. Miraj Stories never shows a Prophet in any picture.
Can I use the pack in my class or madrasah?
Yes. The pack is free for personal and classroom use. Print as many copies as your class needs.
