A new book

Quranic Alphabet
Letter of the Day
Introducing the contents of the
Quran and it’s vocabulary through
the Arabic alphabet with rhymes,
stories and hands on activities for
little ones
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The intention behind this project was to introduce little ones to the
amazing words of Allah in the Holy Quran as their first and main source
of reference, learning and wonder! We wanted to instil a love of Allah
and excitement for his word through play using rhymes, stories, hands
on activities and crafts that felt meaningful and connected. Using the
Arabic alphabet as a structure to introduce Quranic vocabulary helped
little ones to become familiar with the language even getting excited
when they recognised words while the Quran was recited!
We encourage you to adapt the activities however you feel appropriate,
using this guide to inspire your own Qur’anic adventure!
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ALIF
ا
Is for Allah There is only one God. Allah is our Creator.
He hasn’t got a family and He hasn’t got any children.
There is no one like Him. Allah is the One who has given us everything we have!
Storytime: He is Everywhere By QFatima
Song: I Love Allah by Zaky
Activity: What are some things Allah has given you?
Draw or cut pictures from magazines and stick them inside a big heart
ا
Is for Ardh, the Earth The Earth is the one of eight planets in the universe and the only one that humans can live on! The Ardh
is covered with rivers, seas and lots of trees. That’s why it looks blue and green if we look down at it from
space! Allah tells us in the Quran to look at how spread out it is. There are many different people living in
different places all over the Earth. You are just one of them!
Activity: Find where you live on a world map. Are there any other places on the Earth that you’ve visited?
Craft: Paper Mache Earth Globe
Mix about 1/4 cup of glue and a small amount of water in a medium-sized bowl. The mixture should be
runny. Cover a balloon with strips of newspaper which have been dipped into the mixture. Let dry for 24
hours and paint blue and green!
ا
Is for Adam Storytime: The first man created by Allah was Adam (as).
Allah created Adam (a) from clay and then blew life into him!
Allah asked all the angels to bow down to Adam (a).
Adam was so special. Allah taught him the names of everything!
Adam (a) is also the first Prophet sent by Allah to guide us.
Activity: Playdough Self Portrait Modelling

BAA
ب
Is for Bismillah Bismillāh al-Raḥmān al-Raḥīm is the first verse of the Qur'an and what we
recite when we start anything! Bismillah means I begin in the Name of Allah.
It reminds us that Allah is always with us and He has given us everything.
Storytime: I Can Walk On Water by QFatima
Song: Bismillah by the Hashim Sisters
Activity: Allah Wall Art
Create a piece of art using the name Allah. Use tissue paper, buttons, mosaic
or the tape resist method. Let it be a reminder of starting whatever you do
with Bismillah - in the name of Allah.
ب
Is for Baqarah Allah tells us in the Quran that he made cows to give us milk to drink and food to eat. Butter, cheese and
ice cream can all be made from cows’ milk. Did you know that every cows spots are different and that
cows can smell upto five miles away!
Activity: Cow Handprint Art
Paint or draw around your hand, adding fingerprint spots and detail. Add some fun facts to your page
ب
Is for Bayt, House
Thank you Allah for giving us such a wonderful house to live in!
Game: Build a Lego bayt. Talk about good deeds and how they are
like bricks. We can use them to build a strong house in Jannah.
Storytime: Who is My Neighbour in Janna? By QFatima
Dua: “Ya Rabbi, build for me, near you, a house in Jannah"
Holy Qur'an 66:11

TAA
ت
Is for Ta’ir, Bird Allah tells us in the Quran that it is He who holds up in the air every
single bird in the sky! Allah is in control of and has power over
everything. Allah is amazing even the birds sing the praise of Allah!
Game: Blow up a balloon and see how long you can keep it up in
the air!
Craft: Paper plate Bird/Flying bird craft
Activity: Make a Recycled Bird Feeder
You can use a milk carton, plastic bottle or even a toilet roll!
Use a list of common birds to see which ones you can spot in your
garden.
ت
Is for Teen, Fig The fig is a special fruit mentioned in the Quran. There
is a whole Surah called At Teen, The Fig.
Did you know that the seeds of the fig become an edible
part of the fruit! Next time you eat a fig, take a closer
look inside and see if you can spot the seeds.

THAA
ث
Is for Thu’baan Did you know that snakes don’t have eyelids? They also can’t bite
so they have to swallow their food whole!
Allah gave Prophet Musa (a) a miracle. When Musa (a) threw down
his stick, it would turn into a snake! Prophet Musa (a) used it to
show people the power of Allah.
Storytime: Firaun by QFatima
Game: Play a game of snakes and ladders. Shout ‘Thu’baan’ every
time someone goes down a snake!
ث
Is for Thiyaab, Clothes Clothes protect our body. Clothes made from wool can help
keep us warm and those made from cotton help keep us cool.
Did you know that Prophet Idris (a) was a tailor and used to
stitch his own clothes! Sometimes clothes can make you feel
important like the robes of a king, but it’s what’s inside your
heart that matters.
Activity: Learn to fold a tshirt using a cardboard template
Follow the online tutorial and draw a rectangle around a
folded tshirt. Use the template to cut 6 pieces of cardboard.
Attach them in two rows above each other such that one flap
is able to fold up. Use it to fold all your tshirts and keep your
cupboards tidy!
Storytime: Rich Man, Poor Man by QFatima

JEEM
ج
Is for Jibraeel It was Angel Jibrael who brought down the Qur'an to Prophet
Muhammad (saw) on the night of Qadr.
Craft: Tissue Roll Angel and Laylatul Qadr Scene
Draw around child's hand for wings and attach to a tissue roll to
make it stand. Form a halo using a pipe cleaner and stick onto the
tissue roll to float over head.
ج
Is for Jumu’a, Friday The day of Friday is very special and one where everyone prays together. In Surah Al Jumu’a Allah tells us
the importance of remembering Him. There are lots of important things we must try to do on Jumu’a, like
cutting our nails and doing good deeds which are are doubly rewarded!
Activity: Make Fridays a day of celebration and something to look forward to. Dress up and enjoy small
treats!
Craft: Create Paper doll chains and decorate each one in their best clothes. Line them all up to pray
salaa together.
ج
Is for Jabal, Mountains Mountains can be huge! The top of a mountain is called a
peak and the bottom is the base. Allah tells us in the Quran
that He created mountains like pegs, they hold the earth
down! Prophet Muhammad (S) used to climb Jabal An Noor in
Makkah everyday to reach the cave of Hira where he received
the Quran.
Activity: Find out which is the world’s highest mountain?
What is the name of the tallest mountain in the country you
live? Which country has the most mountains?

HAA
ح
Is for Hajj Allah has told us in the Quran that everyone who can afford it,
must make the trip to Makkah to perform the Hajj atleast once
in their life.
Storytime: Zam Zam by QFatima
Song: Round and Round the Kaba by QFatima
Activity: Use the Hajj picture cards to retell and role play the
rituals of the pilgrimage
Craft: Hajj Dot Painting
ح
Is for Himar, Donkey In surah Jumu’a, Allah tells us about a group of people who were
given a special book but they did not follow it. He compares them
to a himar! Just like a donkey doesn’t become clever just by holding
lots of books, we too need to make sure we use the Quran and
follow what it says in the right way.
Activity: Listen to Surah Jumu’a and see if you can spot the word
himaar. Can you remember what Allah is telling us?
Craft: Clothespin Donkey

KHAA
خ
Is for Al Khaliq, The Creator Allah is Al Khaliq, Creator of all you see. He made the moon and stars and even you
and me! Did you know that Allah has even designed you in such a special way that your
fingerprints don’t match anyone else’s - you are unique, one of a kind!
Song: Allah Created Everything by Zaky or Allah made everything zain bhikha
Activity: Quranic Scavenger Hunt by Buzz Ideazz
Go on a nature scavenger hunt, take a printable checklist and see how many of Allah’s
wonderful creations you can spot.
Craft: Make a large poster painting the wonderful world around you. Can you label any
of them Quranic Arabic?

DAAL
د
Is for Dua, Prayer Allah tells us in the Quran, “Call Me, I will answer You". Allah loves us to talk to him, about
anything and everything! Talking to Allah reminds us of our Creator. It helps us to feel close
to Him. We can thank Allah for our blessings, pray for help, tell him about our family and
even how much we love Him! Allah loves it even more when we pray for others. It helps
our own duas to be answered too!
Activity: Prayer Microphone
Game: Teaspoon prayers
Write the abbreviation letters tsp onto a couple of teaspoons and place them face down
into a jar. Have the children pick a spoon and pray accordingly.
Thank you: What could you thank God for?
Sorry: What do you need to say sorry for?
Please: What would you like to ask God for?
Craft: Prayer Jar
Write names or attach photos of family members onto lollypop sticks and place in a jar.
Pick one person to pray for each day.
Storytime: Dawa and Dua by QFatima
Dua: Our Lord! Accept my prayer Holy Quran 14:40

DHAAL
ذ
Is for Dhikr, Remembering Allah Words that help us remember Allah are called Dhikr. Phrases like
saying Bismillah when you start something, Alhamdulilah when
you’re feeling thankful and SubhanAllah when you’re amazed by the
wonders of Allah! The tasbih we recite after salaa is a special gift
from Allah to the Holy Prophet to his daughter, Lady Fatima (as)
who then shared the gift with us!
Song: Bismillah Rhyme by QFatima
Craft: Make your own Tasbeeh threading beads onto pipe cleaner
or string.
Storytime: I am going to buy a cow by QFatima
ذ
Is for Dubaab, Fly Allah tells us in the Quran that nobody besides Him has the power
to create anything not even a small fly! We might feel proud, bigger
and stronger than the fly, but we don’t have the power to stop it’s
annoying buzzing around and if a fly were to snatch away our food,
we don’t even have the power to get it back!

RAA
ر
Is for Rahman and Rahim
Allah begins every Surah, except one, using His names Ar Rahman
and Ar Rahim, the one who is extremely kind and caring. Allah is
the Most Kind. He loves you and cares for you with a level of
kindness we can never imagine or understand. Allah's kindness is
showered upon every single thing He has created. Allah is kind to
us even if we have done something wrong. Allah’s love for us is 70x
greater than a mother’s love for her child.
Storytime: The Blind Worm by QFatima
Activity: Think about someone who you love in your family. Make
them a card or do something that will make them happy.
ر
Is for Ramadhan Ramadhan is so special it is the only month mentioned by name in the
Quran. It is the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet
Muhammad (S). It is a special time to remember Allah, make dua and
do extra good deeds!
Ramadhan is also the month of fasting when we do not eat food or
drink water from sunrise in the morning until sunset in the evening. For
iftar we open our fast with dates like Prophet Muhammad (saw) used
to. They are sweet and give us energy quickly.
Activity: Date Balls
Game: Ramadhan Flash Cards Memory Game
Craft: Good Deeds Calendar Chain
Song: Ramadhan Moon

ZAA
Zaytoon
Mount sinai
Oldest tree?
Olives: use for massage and eat
‘blessed tree’

SEEN
س
Is for Salam Alaikum, Peace be on You The Qur’an teaches us that when we meet, we must say "As-Salam Alaikum”. We are
asking Allah to bring the other person peace and showing them that they are safe with
you.
Song: Asalam Alaikum Song
Storytime: Asalamu ‘Alaykum by QFatima
Game: Be the first to say salaam
Set a timer out of view, and race to see who can be the first to say salaam when it sets off!
Activity: Handprint Heart Handshake
Fold a piece of paper in half and draw round your hand with the index finger and thumb
right up against the fold. Cut the hand out and open up to reveal the linked hands.

SHEEN
ش
Is for Shukr, Thankfulness Allah reminds us in the Quran that He has given us so
much that however hard we try, we will never be able to
count our blessings. Allah teaches us to be grateful and
then promises us that we are thankful, He will give us
even more!
Storytime: Alhamdulillah, Shukran Lillah by QFatima
Activity: Gratitude Stone
Find and paint a rock. It will be your special object to
hold before bed and remind you to think about the day
and tell Allah what you are grateful for.
ش
Is for Shajarah, Tree Trees are so important. They give us oxygen to help us breath and
keep the air clean by absorbing pollution. Trees provide homes and
shelter for animals, shade us from the sun, give us fruits and can be
used for wood and making paper! SubhanAllah every part of the
tree serves the creation of Allah, in lots of different ways.
Activity: How many blessings from what Allah has given us, have
we shared today?
Craft: Family Handprint Tree
Lay your arm flat on a paper and draw around it as the trunk of
tree. Add handprints from everyone in your family to form the tree.

SAAD
ص
Is for Salaa, Prayer Salaa is one of the most important ways of worshipping Allah. Allah tells us in the
Quran that we must remember Him by praying salaa at five specific times in the day.
Adhaan is a special call to prayer. It reminds us that praying salaa brings us success.
A man named Bilal was the first person to give the adhan. He was the Holy Prophet’s
favourite Muezzin!
Song: It’s time to pray by QFatima
Game: Simon says do ruku/sajda/qunoot/qiyaam
Craft: Make a Prayer Mat

DAAD
Isض for Dhuha, The Morning Light
The early morning is a special time when most people are asleep. A few wake up to
remember Allah and pray to Him. The time for Fajr, the first salaa of the day, is just
before the first light appears at dawn. Allah tells us in the Quran that He removes the
darkness of the night for the light to appear. What if He didn’t do that?! If you’ve ever
seen a sunrise, you’ll notice the colours; orange, yellow, red and maybe even purple!
Allah is the most beautiful artist!
Activity: Mixing colours

TAA
ط
Is for Ta’am, Food You might wish you could eat crisps, chocolates and sweets all the time, but are they good
for you? Allah tells us in the Quran that we must eat food which is good for us and also be
careful not to waste it. Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins to keep us healthy. It’s
important we try to eat a whole range of them of varying colours each day. Did you know
that it takes at least 10-12 times to try a food before you can really know if don’t like
something?
Activity: Eat a Rainbow Fruit Kebab sticks
Storytime: Indeed We Feed You Only For Allah by QFatima

DHAA

‘AYN
ع
Is for ‘Ankaboot, Spider
Allah talks about the spider's web in Surah Ankaboot. A spider once
built a web over the cave that Prophet Muhammad (S) was hiding in.
The web helped to keep the Prophet safe because it stopped people
searching inside. Spiders spin webs using a sticky material from their
body called silk. The web traps insects for the spider to eat.
Storytime: The Spider and Jibrael by QFatima
Activity: Web Weaving
Punch holes around the rim of a paper plate and weave wool or string
across it to create your own web design.
Craft: make eight cuts half way up a tissue roll and fold the ends out to
form a spider’s legs. Dip into black paint to make your own spider
stamps.
ع
Is for ‘Ayn, Eyes What a blessing to be able to see the wonderful world around us!
People who can not see are called blind. They use a special method
called Braille to touch raised dot patterns that help them read.
Watch: Blind Children Reading Quran in Braille
Game: Play I spy with my little Ayn or place some objects in a bag and
have the child guess them blindly by placing their hand inside.

GHAYN
غ
Is for Ghar, Cave Prophet Muhammad (S) used to spend a lot of time in the
mountainous cave of Hira in Makkah, thinking and praying.
He was 40 years old when Angel Jibrail brought to him The
Holy Qur'an, the Book sent by Allah.
Craft: Create your own cave scene. Use a brown paper bag
or an inverted cup to create a cave. Attach a tea light inside
to represent the angel and surround with small pebbles.
Activity: Create your own Iqra cave by setting up a tent or
creating a cosy reading nook.
غ
Is for Ghuraab, Crow Crows are among the smartest animals in the world and the most
clever of all birds! It has been discovered that when crows come
across nuts that are too hard for them to crack, they drop the nuts
while still in the sky onto a hard road to help them open up. But
with so many cars on the road, they could get run over, so they wait
by the traffic lights to cross when the lights turned red and eat the
nut safely! How extremely clever!
Watch: Crows use cars to crack nuts

FA
ف
Is for Fateha, The Opening There are 114 surahs in the Quran and Surah Fatiha is the first one,
The Opening! We recite Surah Fatiha in every salaa. In this Surah we
praise and thank Allah and are reminded how especially Kind Allah
is. The Surah even has a dua, asking Allah for help to live in the
right way and to keep us away from a life which is not good.
Activity: We can send a special gift to the people we love and have
died and returned back to Allah by reciting Surah Fatiha, especially
on a Thursday night.
Learn: Surah Fatiha
ف
Is for Feel, Elephant Elephants are the largest and strongest land animals in the
world. In Surah Feel Allah tells us about the story of the
elephants and how the army of Abraha tried to destroy the
Ka’ba. We learn that birds and tiny stones killed the massive
elephants. It shows us that Allah has power over everything.
Storytime: He will look after it by QFatima
Game: Wear a long sock on your arm and pretend it’s an
elephants trunk! Play against the clock to see how many
marbles you can transfer between containers using your trunk
compared to using your hands.
Craft: Draw the outline of a front facing elephant. Punch
through a party blower for the nose and trumpet away!

QAF
ق
Is for Quran The Quran is the word of Allah and was brought down by Angel Jibrael
to Prophet Muhammad (S) on Laylatul Qadr, the best night in the holy
month of Ramadhan. The Quran contains instructions for us to follow,
so we can live in the best way! We must always try to read, memorise,
understand and follow the teachings of the Quran. When we recite
Quran, it brings lots of blessing into our home and makes our house
shine brightly for the angels to see in the heavens.
Song: Quran Teaches Me
Craft: Paper Lantern with tealight
Activity: Suratul Qadr Memorisation
ق
Is for Qamar, Moon Allah tells us in the Quran that the changing moon phases are a way of measuring time. Sighting of the
new moon marks the beginning of a new month. Did you know that the moon is four times smaller than
Earth and made of rocks? If you went to the moon, you would float!
Song: Look at the moon by QFatima
Activity: Playdough Moon Phases
Craft: Moonsighting Binoculars
Game: Jump to the Phases of the Moon!
ق
Is for Qibla Muslims from all over the world pray facing the same direction,
towards the Ka'ba in Makkah. It is called the Qibla.
Activity: Qibla Marker
Use a map/globe to point out the locations of Makkah. Decorate
an arrow with a picture of the Ka’ba and stick it in the bedroom.

KAF
ك
Is for Kitab, Book Did you know that the first world Allah revealed in the Quran was Iqra, which is the
Arabic word meaning Read. How important must reading be for Allah to choose that
as the first word He told us! Reading helps to develop your brain, learn about the
world around you and is fun too!
Craft: Make and decorate a bookmark. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon.
Activity: Make a one page book using a single sheet of paper.
Dua: Rabbi Zidnee ‘Ilman, O Allah, increase me in knowledge

LAAM
ل
Is for Laillaha illala, There is no God but Allah All Muslims believe in the Kalima. They say, La ilaha ilallah, there is
no God except Allah. No one is more powerful and important than
Allah. He is the one we worship and obey.
Activity: Did you know the dhikr Laillaha illalah is like a secret dhikr
because it can be recited with your tongue but without anyone able
to see your lips moving! Try it in the mirror.
ل
Is for Lisaan, Tongue Hold your tongue and try to talk - you won’t be able to! Allah has designed the tongue with 8 muscles
that help it move in ways that allow it to make different sounds of speech! We must be careful to use our
tongue to speak good words. The tongue also helps us to taste different flavours. Can you imagine if
everything tasted the same?!
Game: Select a few different foods and have the child guess what they are while blindfolded.
ل
Is for Layl, Night
Allah tells us in the Quran that He made the night for us to
rest, but there are some animals like bats and owls that He
made nocturnal. That means they are more active at night.
Activity: Draw some nocturnal animals with a white crayon
or candle. Paint over it with black paint to see your animals
appear!

MEEM
م
Is for Muhammad (SAW) Allah sent the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (S). Allah tells us in the
Quran that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S) had the most excellent
manners and that he is an example and role model of who to copy
and be like. Good manners help everyone get along together.
Allah also tells us in the Quran that Rasulallah is so special that Allah
and the angels send blessings on Prophet Muhammad. Allah asks us
to do the same by reciting salawat. Reciting salawat every time we
hear or read the Prophet's name shows our love for him.
Activity: Use your hands every morning or at salaa time to count
and recite 5 loud salawaat!
Song: Born in Makkah by QFatima
م
Is for Ma’an, Water
Allah tells us in the Qur’an that He has made everything from water.
Our body needs water to survive. Allah sends down water from the
sky. The rain helps the plants to grow and gives us and the animals
food to eat. So should you complain when it rains?! Rain is a great
blessing from Allah
Craft: Rain Cloud Blessings
Song: Have you ever thought? By QFatima

NOON
ن
Is for Nahl, Bee There is a whole surah in the Quran called Nahl. Allah tells us that
honey is made in a variety of colours and it is like a medicine, it makes
you better when you are ill. When you see bees buzzing around
flowers, they are searching for nectar, a sweet liquid that the flower
makes. Allah tells us in the Quran that He is the one who taught the
bees where to build their homes called hives and how to collect nectar
from plants and turn it into sweet honey. It takes about 12 bees their
entire lives to make one single teaspoon of honey!
Game: Bee Still! Have the kids run around but they must freeze still
when the buzzing bee comes near them!
Activity: Pretend to be a bee. Have children transfer skittle sweets
into a cup by using suction power of their ‘tongue’ straw. Have them
empty their cups by running back to the ‘hive’ jar after each collection
until the timer rings. It’s hard work!
ن
Is for Nawm, Sleep Every living thing sleeps. Sleep allows us to rest our body,
muscles and mind. Without enough sleep you can forget
what you’ve learned, be grumpy, have trouble listening
and can become ill. Sleep is a blessing from Allah.
Activity: Sweet Dream Spray
Recite Ayatul Kursi and 4 Quls over some water in a spray
bottle. Spray it around the room before going to bed
while asking Allah to keep you safe at night.

HA
ه
Is for Hijra Prophet Muhammad (S) was born in Makkah but he later
moved to the city of Madina. The Islamic Calendar starts at
the time of this hijra, this movement. The Islamic year is
1442. Allah tells us in the Quran there are 12 months in
the lunar calendar and each month is around 29 days.
Song: Month in Islam by Zain Bhikha
ه
Is for Hud Hud, Hoopee The hoopoe bird told Suleiman (as) about the Queen of Sheba
and her people and how they prayed to the sun and not to
Allah. Suleiman (as) sent a letter to the Queen telling her about
Allah and how He made everything and that its only Allah we
pray to.
Craft: HudHud finger puppet
Use to retell the story

WAW
و
Is for Wudhu Allah tells us in the Quran that He loves those who are
clean. Wudhu is a special type of washing Allah teaches
us about. We make wudhu before every salaa.
Activity: Sing the song ‘This is the way we wash our
hands’ going through all the parts of the body we wash
when we do wudhu
و
Is for Waraqah Allah tells us in the Quran that there is not a leaf that
falls that He doesn’t know about. Allah knows
everything!
You can find out the type of tree by looking at and
identifying its leaves
Activity: Leaf ID

ى
Is for Yunus
YAA
Allah sent Prophet Yunus to tell the people of Ninevah to believe in
Him and to be good Muslims. Prophet Yunus tried very hard but
the people would laugh at him and just not listen. Prophet Yunus
got tired and decided to leave the town. He boarded a boat but
when it became too heavy, the people on board threw Prophet
Yunus out into the sea. Allah sent a big fish which swallowed
Prophet Yunus. He found himself in the darkness of the tummy of
the big fish where he prayed to Allah and said sorry for leaving the
job he was sent to do.
Storytime: The Story of Prophet Yunus and the Whale by Zaky
Song: Row, row, row your boat
Game: Yunus (a) and the Whale
Craft: Clothes Peg Whale
ى
Is for Yawm, Day Allah tells us in the Quran that there will be a day when we
will all be gathered together. We will be asked what we did
with the blessings Allah gave us and will be rewarded for
all the good we have done.
Tomorrow is Yawm Ul Eid, the Day of Eid! Make dua to
Allah to accept all your good deeds of this blessed month
as you say farewell to the Holy month of Ramadhan.
Craft: Make Eid cards and decorate your homes!
Game: Build a Mosque
Activity: Share sweet lolly Eid treats with the children in
your neighbourhood