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How Can We Explain Angels to Children? - I’m Learning About Angels
Masallarla Akaid4 minages 3-8
It teaches faith in angels, obedience to Allah, kindness toward others, and reassurance when thinking about death.
What the tale is about
Angels are introduced through the Qur’an as beings of light who never sin and obey Allah’s commands completely. Jibril brings revelation and glad tidings to prophets, Mikail oversees the affairs of nature, Azrael takes the souls of those whose time has come, and Israfil awaits the Day of Resurrection. Though unseen, angels record people’s deeds, protect them by Allah’s permission, and pray for believers. A grandmother, grandfather, mother, and father explain how angels represent kindness, protection, and reassurance about death, helping children learn to believe in angels and live well.
What this tale teaches
It teaches faith in angels, obedience to Allah, kindness toward others, and reassurance when thinking about death.
Characters
Jibril (Gabriel)Mikail (Michael)AzraelIsrafilAngels
Questions to ask your child afterwards
- How are angels described in the Qur’an?
- Which angel looks after the affairs of nature?
- What does the father say about death?
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