Animals in the Qur'an Activity Book
2025
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What’s inside...
Animals in the Qur'an Activity Book introduces young readers to the fascinating creatures that appear in Qur'anic narratives. Each chapter briefly retells a verse-based story (such as the whale that swallowed Prophet Yunus or the hoopoe that helped Prophet Sulayman) and follows it with age-appropriate puzzles, mazes, colouring pages and word games. By combining hands-on activities with short, engaging explanations, the book encourages children to explore moral lessons of kindness, gratitude and responsibility toward all living beings while strengthening their understanding of key Qur'anic passages.
Age
5-10
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the whale protected Prophet Yunus?
How did the ant show teamwork?
What can we do today to be kind to animals?
Which activity was your favourite and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Complete puzzles together to model problem-solving.
Relate each moral to a real-life situation, like caring for a pet.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Kindness to all creatures
Explanation: Stories praise those who protect or respect animals.
Real-World Application: Feed birds or volunteer at an animal shelter.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for the environment
Explanation: Negative outcomes follow when communities harm animals.
Real-World Application: Recycle and avoid littering outdoor spaces.
Example Lesson: Trust in divine help
Explanation: Web-spinning spider and loyal dog demonstrate subtle protection.
Real-World Application: Stay calm in challenges and look for positive solutions.
Example Lesson: Value of humility and gratitude
Explanation: Prophet Sulayman thanks Allah after hearing the ant.
Real-World Application: Say thank-you and acknowledge help from others.