The early life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, told in rhyme.
The skies tell stories,Of stars shining bright,But this star from Mecca,Was the most brilliant light
Assalamu alaykum!
Stories of the Prophets, told in rhyme
Beautifully illustrated Islamic picture books for parents and teachers to read aloud, plus free coloring pages and sing-along videos to share with little ones.
Little Steps in Islamic History
Our books
Rhyming picture books about the Prophets, written by Noura Farooq for parents and teachers to read aloud with young children.
The boy who searched the stars for the truth.
He searched for the truth,In the stars and the skies,Seeking the answers,To his curious whys
The Tale of Hashim's Clan
Meet the family of the Prophet ﷺ.
Read along
A peek inside
Every page pairs a gentle rhyme with a big, bright illustration. Here are a few of our favorites.
The skies tell stories,Of stars shining bright,But this star from Mecca,Was the most brilliant light
from A Star is Born in Mecca
He searched for the truth,In the stars and the skies,Seeking the answers,To his curious whys
from Ibrahim's Marvellous Mission
In Mecca's warm sands,Under the bright sky's swirl,Arrived a baby boy,A precious gem, a pearl.
from A Star is Born in Mecca
The people were furious,They raged and they roared,They tossed Ibrahim (AS)Into a fire that soared
from Ibrahim's Marvellous Mission
To the desert with Halimah,Away he ﷺ went,Days became months,Time well spent
from A Star is Born in Mecca
Angel Jibreel appeared,Striking the ground,A spring called Zamzam,Burst forth with a sound
from Ibrahim's Marvellous Mission
By the Kaaba they sat,Stories they'd share,Of olden times,And how to be fair
from A Star is Born in Mecca
The Ka'ba stood tall,A symbol of faith,In Allah, the Greatest,They joyfully praised
from Ibrahim's Marvellous Mission
He ﷺ herded sheep,Learning life's humble waysQuietly observing,Counting days upon days
from A Star is Born in Mecca
But Allah, the Merciful,Sent a ram from aboveTo take Ismail's (AS) place,A sign of His love
from Ibrahim's Marvellous Mission
"Al-Amin," they'd shout,Whenever he ﷺ came,His honesty and kindness,Earning him fame
from A Star is Born in Mecca
For the love of Allah,Is the greatest treasure,A love without measure,An everlasting pleasure
from Ibrahim's Marvellous Mission
People would trust himWith their gold and their dimeFor they knew he ﷺ was honest,Every single time
from A Star is Born in Mecca
She comforted him,Said Allah wouldn'tLead him astray,Together, they sought toUnderstand and pray
from A Star is Born in Mecca
Press play and sing
Sing along with Little Minarets
Short animated sing-alongs to share at bedtime, in class or on the way to the masjid.
Goodnight Dua
3:07A gentle bedtime sing-along of the sleeping dua: “In Your name, O Allah, I sleep tonight… Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya.”
Tips for grown-ups and coloring pages: Goodnight Dua
A cheerful sing-along to help little ones remember the five pillars of Islam.
Tips for grown-ups and coloring pages: Five Pillars of IslamFor parents & teachers
Free coloring pages to print
Desert Friends and Masjids of the World, with a new pack every two weeks. Print as many copies as your family, class or weekend school needs.
Say it together
Duas & short surahs
Everyday duas and first surahs with big Arabic, an easy transliteration and a meaning for children, each with its source and a card to print.
- Dua before sleepingBismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya
- Dua before eatingBismillah
- Dua for leaving homeBismillahi tawakkaltu 'alallah
- Surah Al-IkhlasQul huwallahu ahad
From the author
Little steps, big stories
Little Minarets is home to Noura Farooq's Little Steps in Islamic History series: picture books that retell the stories of the Prophets in gentle rhyme. They are made to be read aloud and shared, at bedtime, in the classroom or at weekend school, so that the questions children ask can grow into bigger conversations.
Read our story →