Prophets & Islamic Stories

Stories of the prophets for kids: where to start

For ages 3 to 6, Stories of the Prophets in Arabic (12 books) tells each story in its own illustrated book, and there is an English edition for children learning English. For children who love to listen, Ahsan Al-Qasas introduces the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the stories of the companions, with audio.

Islamic stories about manners and values

For younger children aged 2 to 5, the I Am Muslim series (5 books) covers table manners, sleep, cleanliness, sharing and school through moments from a child's own day. Diary of a Muslim Child has 25 short everyday stories, and Young Children Ask & Learn About Their Faith answers the questions children actually ask.

Telling them at bedtime

Tell one story a night, and let your child retell it in their own words the next day. Ask "what did you like?" and "what would you have done?" — the value lands without becoming a lecture.

Further reading

Stories of the prophets for kids: nine short stories in order, from Adam to Muhammad ﷺ, each with its verse and a lesson.

For family play and reading in Ramadan, see simple Ramadan activities for kids.