Journey to the Sun, Episode 4 – Köse Hoca

Güneşe Yolculuk17 minages 3-8

The tale teaches patience, gratitude, and avoiding needless complaints by remembering the hardships faced by the beloved Prophet Muhammad.

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What the tale is about

Zahra is swept away when the mansion fills with tears from its silent objects, and she finally reaches a mysterious forest river. There, Kose Hoca dries her clothes and uses drawings in the soil to tell her about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a child. Zahra learns how his uncle Abu Talib and his wife Fatimah cared for him, how blessings came to their home, and how the monk Bahira recognized signs of his future prophethood. A magical doorway carries Zahra home, where she chooses to complain less and face difficulties with patience.

What this tale teaches

The tale teaches patience, gratitude, and avoiding needless complaints by remembering the hardships faced by the beloved Prophet Muhammad.

Characters

ZahraKose HocaProphet Muhammad (peace be upon him)Abu TalibBahira

Questions to ask your child afterwards

How did Zahra escape from the mansion filled with water?
Which people did Kose Hoca tell Zahra about?
What did Zahra decide to stop complaining about?

Listen to Journey to the Sun, Episode 4 – Köse Hoca ad-free in the Masaldan Erdeme app, download it for offline bedtimes and follow along with the karaoke text.