Once Upon A Crescent
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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.
Once Upon A Crescent
1w ago
Haadiyah is traveling to Houston with her mom to visit family, but there's just one problem- a hurricane is expected to land in Texas soon. Will their travel plans be affected by this hurricane? Tune in to find out what happens with Haadiyah's trip!
The following ayah was referenced in this episode - Quran (2:177 )
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Once Upon A Crescent
1w ago
Zoha feels both excited and rushed all morning long because she wants everything to be perfect for her cousin Aqsa's visit. In her rush, Zoha knocks over a glass jar of sugar in the kitchen. Zoha learns how to slow down in moments of stress with Mumma's help. Tune in to find out how! **Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode- Jawairia Ghauri . This story is dedicated to Zoha, Zara & Ali :) JazakAllah Khair for your support!!*** To Sponsor an episode you can email me at info@mrshashimi.com for further information. Sound Effects Obtained from Zapslat.com & freesound.org ..read more
Once Upon A Crescent
3M ago
Summer break is ending and Hamza & Nurah's cousins have gathered to make memories before the break is over. When Nurah and her cousin Ameera make a clubhouse with unlimited snacks, they decide to eat unlimited snacks. Bilal, the eldest of the group, uses the situation to teach the younger ones an important tidbit about food from the Quran (20:81).
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Once Upon A Crescent
4M ago
Mariam displays a unique kind of strength that Mama connects to a hadith.
This episode is sponsored by Sr. Shereen for her daughter Mariam.
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Once Upon A Crescent
5M ago
While enjoying a summer afternoon at the park in New York, Selma & Loujain come across an opportunity to share an important life lesson with a younger boy. This life lesson is one that their Mama has taught them, a life lesson that relates to a very important hadith!
This episode is sponsored by Sr. Rasha for her girls- Selma, Loujain & Talya!
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Once Upon A Crescent
5M ago
Layla's family is expecting a new baby soon, inshaAllah. Layla asks her Abo about this new change. Abo shares a helpful, calming tip on how to deal with change.
This episode was sponsored by Br. Sharmarke Abdullahi for his daughters Layla, Isra & Hala.
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Once Upon A Crescent
6M ago
Eid Mubarak to all my dear listeners! Here's an Eid story about 3 sisters who live in Texas :D.
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Once Upon A Crescent
1y ago
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 story <3
Hadith Source:Narrated by al-Bukhari (6011) and Muslim (2586).
Shout Out To Br. Ali Memon, Br. Anzar Lateef & Dr. Omar Raja for their volunteered voicing of characters in this story. JazakAllah Khair :D
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Once Upon A Crescent
1y ago
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 Parents,
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Once Upon A Crescent
1y ago
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, Aylah & Ibrahim!
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