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). -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here:...

Mariam displays a unique kind of strength that Mama connects to a hadith. This episode is sponsored by Sr. Shereen for her daughter Mariam. -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com

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! Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com...

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. To unlock 14 episodes from Season 8 become a $10 Patreon Member click on --> https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi/membership To Order My New Paperback Book, "What Do You Do When You Don't Feel Like You" click on -->...

Eid Mubarak to all my dear listeners! Here's an Eid story about 3 sisters who live in Texas :D. My new book has been released and is available for purchase: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 If you want to unlock 14 exclusive episodes all at once from Season 8 , then you can become a $10 Patreon Member :) to access all 14 episodes about Maryam & Ismael's Masjid Project: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi

When visiting the children's museum, Deen & Jannah explore the newsroom play zone with Mama. The kids learn about journalists and how they are like real life superheroes ! This episode was sponsored by Sr. Zainab for her kids Deen & Jannah. I hope you enjoyed this episode! Shout- Out to the Journalists in Falasteen who truly are superheroes for our Ummah to look up to and learn from *Motaz, Plestia, Bisan, Ahmed, Mohammed, Saleh, Wael, Hamza, Hind and many more * The following ayahs...

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...

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, I pray this episode serves as a conversation starter about the importance of advocating for justice and truth. As always, my stories...

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! ------- VIRTUAL EVENT FOR PALESTINE ----- Register here for the Virtual Read Aloud with Mrs....

Yahya and his three sisters, Hidaayah, Hafsa & Hawa are traveling for the first time to Madinah as part of their family's Umrah trip. Their family is very excited to embark on this journey to the City of the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ. Even with the excitement around boarding a plane, the kids remember their traveling duas !   This story is sponsored by Sr. Hodan for her 4 kids Yahya, Hidaayah, Hafsa & Hawa.    Sound Effects Obtained from zapsplat.com, freesound.org,...

At the grand opening of their new library, Sakina & Saphora encounter a kid who is neurodivergent. The girls reflect on how it may be like for this child at a busy, noisy library. The girls decide to approach the librarian with a helpful suggestion in hopes of including others who have unique needs!  The ayah of the Quran referenced in this episode is in Surah Ar-Rum, ayah 22 - "Among His proofs are the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the variations in your languages and your...

Aqeelah and her brother Ameer have a big imagination. During their "Restaurant, Restaurant," pretend play, the kids learn about a beautiful ayah from the Quran. Mama shares the ayah where Allah mentions a snippet of Jannah, "We shall provide them in abundance with all kinds of fruit and meat, whatever they may desire," [52:22]. This experience allows Aqeelah to wonder more about Jannah.    This episode is sponsored by Sr. Irma from China! This story is dedicated to her three kids Aqeelah,...

Omari and Wakeel rush indoors as a thunderstorm hits their neighborhood. Jolting sounds and scary sights fill their afternoon, as the boys experience their first thunderstorm. Their family stays safe indoors. Baba uses this opportunity to share a new perspective on how the lightening and rumblings of thunder are a means to remember and glorify Allah. This story was sponsored by Sr. Lauren for her kids Omari, Wakeel and Amalia. I hope you enjoyed this episode :). *****To unlock more content by...

Zayneb and Amelia's family get ready for the start of a new school year by going shopping at a nearby superstore for school supplies. The girls talk about their worries of starting a new school where they don't know anyone. Mama & Baba offer a helpful duaa for their unique situation.  This story was sponsored by Br. Ali & Sr. Sama for their kids Zayneb, Amelia and Ibrahim. I hope you enjoyed your episode! ------ Click Below to Unlock E-Books By Mrs. Hashimi...

Zunayrah attends a picnic where she buys a yummy blue colored snow cone. When she trips and falls over a tree root, her snow cone lands on the ground, melting away into the dirt. Zunayrah goes from being angry at the tree, to hugging it! Tune in to find out how!  This episode was sponsored by Sr. Mehveen for her daughter Zunayrah.  Hadith Reference: https://sunnah.com/bukhari:3584    E-BOOKS UPLOADED HERE for $1 : https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi    Sound Effects Obtained from zapsplat.com...

Mama & Baba cheer Maryam up as they finish packing up their home in preparation of a big move. Moving can be challenging for anyone -young or old, but sometimes it helps to add a little bit of playfulness in challenging moments, like this one Maryam faced.  Special Thanks to Br. Ali Memon, Host of Corporate Majlis Podcast, for his voicing of Baba.  This episode was sponsored by Sr. Komal for her daughter Maryam. I hope you enjoyed this story :). --------------------------------- MEET ME...

Zayneb makes a new young friend at the swimming pool. Zayneb and her cousin, Madina teach this new friend some water tricks. This experience at the pool reminds the kids of an important practice - reciting Bismillah when doing new things! Special Thanks to Br. Ali Memon, host of Corporate Majlis Podcast and his daughter Isla for her voicing of Zayneb. This episode is sponsored by Sr. Omrana & Br. Bilal for their daughter Zayneb.  --------------------- VIRTUAL EVENT - What's In a...

When Safiya and Hayaa go to their dentist appointment they take their miswaak with them. The Sunnah of using a miswaak has proven to be so beneficial for both the girls' oral hygiene.  Special Thanks to Br. Amir for his Voicing of Wapa. This episode was sponsored by Sr. Zahra for her daughters Safiya & Hayaa.  *Quran ayah reference from this story (4:69) "And he who obeys Allah and the Messenger -they shall be with those whom Allah has favoured.." -----VIRTUAL EVENT----- Purchase your...

Baba helps Musa solve his loose tooth problem in a fun, novel way. Musa's experience with his first loose tooth teaches him to be patient and trust Allah because Allah truly is the One to rely on for all of our problems, big or small!    Special thanks to Br. Ali Memon, Host of Corporate Majlis Podcast, for his voicing of Baba!   The episode is sponsored by Sr. Farah for her son, Musa.    To Access Coloring Sheets and Unlock More Content for Once Upon a Crescent stories, click on-...

Haajer's braces match her Eid outfit and it's noticeable too! Haajer has to overcome her shyness when a kind stranger, who is interested in Eid, points out her matching outfit at a cupcake store.  This episode was sponsored by Sr. Farah for her kids, Haajer & Musa.   Special Thanks to Br. Amir Hoxha for the voicing of Baba! *** To Support The Production of This Podcast & Unlock More Content, Please Click on My Patreon Link https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi *** Sound Effects obtained...

Hamza heads to the pet store with Mama to buy more fish food for his pet fish. On the way there, Mama thinks of a perfect Eid gift idea for Hamza. Tune in to find out what Mama's Eid gift idea is :)! This episode was sponsored by Sr. Shaheena for her son Hamza. This story is dedicated to Hamza :).    Sound Effects Obtained from zapsplat.com and freesound.org  A Big THANK YOU to those who are leaving reviews on iTunes and elsewhere. JazakAllah Khair for showing your online support. May Allah...

Aziz and Khalil wake up at 4:00 am to have suhoor at the Masjid during Ramadan. Little did they know how much fun they would have with the Imam during this midnight adventure! This episode was sponsored by Sr. Fareeha for her boys Aziz & Khalil. This story is dedicated to them :D.  Sound Effects Obtained from freesound.org and zapsplat.com  Special thanks to Br. Ali Memon, Host of Corporate Majlis Podcast for lending his voice for this episode. 

This is Asiyah and Safiyyah's first Iftaar at the Masjid. Asiyah is amazed at how the Masjid has transformed in preparation to serve the community. The volunteers at this Masjid are there to help in every way possible. Asiyah witnesses their hard work as part of her first Iftaar experience.    This episode is sponsored by Sr. Mouna. This story is dedicated for her daughters, Asiyah and Safiyyah.   Special thanks to Br. Ali Memon, host of Coroporate Majlis Podcast for lending his voice in this...

Khadijah and Zakariya spend the day with their grandmother and aunt while their parents are at the hospital in preparation for the new baby to be born. Baba leaves a few voice messages to the kids to give them an exciting update, just in time for Ramadan!  This episode was sponsored by Sr. Hajera for her kids Khadijah, Zakariya and Zaynab.    Ramadan Mubarak to you all!    Special Thanks to Br. Ali Memon, Host of Corporate Majlis Podcast for lending his voice for this episode.    Sound...