Adventures of Muslim Kids

The Other Ahmed | Muslim Kids Podcast A Lebanese flag. A piece of fur. An old map of Canada. And... an orange?! When Ahmed's teacher brings a mysterious trunk into the classroom for Islamic Heritage Month, nobody can figure out what these objects have in common. Until Ahmed discovers an old document with two names: Ahmad Ali Ferran and Peter Baker. Wait. How can one person have two completely different names? With the help of a special guest, Ahmed travels more than 100 years into the past to uncover the remarkable story of a Muslim immigrant from Lebanon who built a life in Canada's North and eventually made Canadian political history. In this episode, Ahmed discovers a fascinating chapter of Canadian Muslim history and learns how Muslim pioneers helped shape the communities we call home. 🎙️ Featuring Hassam Munir We're delighted to welcome Hassam Munir , historian and researcher of Islamic history at Yaqeen Institute, to Ahmed's final adventure for Islamic Heritage Month! Hassam introduces Ahmed to the story of Ahmad Ali Ferran, better known as Peter Baker, and takes our young listeners on a time-travelling adventure through the life of one of Canada's early Muslim pioneers. We hope this episode inspires families around the world to discover the stories of Muslim pioneers in their own countries, too!

Too Much Zaynab | Muslim Kids Podcast Too loud. Too distracted. Too talkative. Too Muslim. Zaynab has heard a lot of “too much” lately. And after a particularly difficult day, she starts to wonder: What if I'm not just doing too much? What if I AM too much? But a chance discovery of a children's book called Too Much Tehmina leads Zaynab to an unexpected opportunity: meeting the author herself! In this episode, Zaynab explores the difference between managing our behaviour and changing who we are, and why the qualities that make us different aren't necessarily things we need to change. 🎙️ Featuring Zehra Kamani We're delighted to welcome Zehra Kamani , Canadian writer and children's book author, to Zaynab's adventure for Islamic Heritage Month! With a background in pediatric health research and writing featured in CBC, Today's Parent , and Toronto Life , Zehra brings her experiences as both a writer and mother to this week's story. 📚 Discover Too Much Tehmina Inspired by Zehra's own parenting journey, Too Much Tehmina is a children's book about embracing the qualities that make us who we are. Pre-order now and get 10% off with code AMK10! ➤ Website: zehrakamani.com /too-much-tehmina ➤ Discount code: AMK10 Free pickup available across the GTA, with shipping throughout Canada and the US.

Ahmed vs. The Bad News | Muslim Kids Podcast Bad news travels fast. Someone gets in trouble at school. Two friends have an argument. Something embarrassing happens, and suddenly everyone knows about it. But Ahmed has a question: Why does bad news get so much attention when good things are happening all around us? After meeting award-winning journalist Muhammad Lila at a charity event, Ahmed becomes fascinated with the world of news reporting. But when Muhammad challenges him to find ten pieces of good news in just 24 hours , Ahmed discovers something he never expected. Maybe the most important stories aren't always the biggest ones. In this episode, Ahmed learns why bad news captures our attention, how storytelling can change the way we see the world, and how even the smallest acts of kindness can inspire something much bigger. 🎙️ Featuring Muhammad Lila We're honoured to welcome Muhammad Lila, award-winning journalist, former CNN and ABC News correspondent, and founder of Goodable , into Ahmed's story for Islamic Heritage Month. Muhammad helps Ahmed understand why our brains pay attention to negative news, why positive stories matter, and how telling a good story can inspire others to do good. 🤍 Looking for more good news? After years of reporting on some of the world's most difficult events, Muhammad founded Goodable , a platform dedicated to sharing positive and uplifting news from around the world. ➤ Website: goodable.co ➤ Instagram: @goodablenews

The Main Character Crisis | Muslim Kids Podcast Zaynab loves her hijab. But lately, she’s tired of feeling like it’s the first thing everyone notices about her. The questions. The jokes. The assumptions. And when she hears another student ask, “Does she even have a choice?” it gets to her. Because deep down, Zaynab does want to wear hijab. She just wants people to stop making her feel strange for wearing it. For the first time, she starts wondering if school would be easier if she just took it off. In this episode, Zaynab navigates Islamophobia at school and what happens when other people’s assumptions start making you question something you were once sure about. 🎙️ Featuring Amira Elghawaby We’re honoured to welcome Amira Elghawaby, journalist, human rights advocate and former Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia , into Zaynab’s story. Amira helps Zaynab and her classmates understand what Islamophobia can look like in everyday life, why seemingly small comments matter, and what kids can do when they see it happening. Pasted markdown(1) 🤍 Has your child experienced Islamophobia at school? The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) provides support, advocacy and resources for Muslim students and families navigating Islamophobia in Canadian schools. ➤ NCCM Education Resources & Support: https://nccm.ca/education

When Everyone Else Is Somewhere Else | Muslim Kids Podcast Everyone seems to be somewhere special except Zaynab. Her sister is at a sleepover. Her brother is in Makkah. And after finding out her friends had a sleepover without her too, Zaynab can’t stop wondering why she wasn’t invited. Did they forget her? Did she do something wrong? Or is her mind filling in the blanks before she knows the whole story? In this episode, Zaynab learns what can happen when we let our assumptions grow — and what it takes to speak up when our feelings are hurt. 🎒 200 children. One less barrier to learning. This September, Adventures of Muslim Kids is joining The Zahra Trust to provide 200 Iraqi orphans with backpacks filled with school essentials. $35 USD provides one complete backpack, but every contribution gives children access to supplies that they need to learn. Donate here: ➤ www.zahratrust.org/amk

Ahmed's Impossible School Challenge | Muslim Kids Podcast Ahmed knows the answers to his schoolwork. There’s just one problem. Mrs. Karim keeps taking away everything he needs to actually do it. No pencils. No rulers. No textbooks. No notebooks. At first, it’s hilarious. By the end of the morning, Ahmed is completely fed up. Until he realizes Mrs. Karim has been trying to teach them something all along. 🎒 200 children. One less barrier to learning. This September, Adventures of Muslim Kids is joining The Zahra Trust to provide 200 Iraqi orphans with backpacks filled with school essentials. $35 USD provides one complete backpack, but every contribution gives children access to supplies that they need to learn.➤ www.zahratrust.org/amk

The New-and-Improved Zaynab | Muslim Kids Podcast Zaynab has decided this is going to be her year. Funnier. More confident. More athletic. More dramatic. Meet Zaynab 2.0. But after a week of bad jokes, big plans, and one unfortunate run-in with a soccer net, being “new and improved” starts to get exhausting. A funny back-to-school story about growing up, trying on different versions of ourselves, and figuring out what “ better” actually means. 🎒 200 children. One less barrier to learning. This September, Adventures of Muslim Kids is joining The Zahra Trust to provide 200 Iraqi orphans with backpacks filled with school essentials. $35 CAD provides one complete backpack, but every contribution gets us closer to 200. ➤ www.zahratrust.org/amk

Ahmed and the New Kid Next Door | Muslim Kids Podcast Ahmed is ready for a new school year. What he’s not ready for? His best friend Ali becoming friends with Mahdi, the new kid next door. Before long, Ahmed is keeping score and wondering if there’s still room for him. A funny back-to-school story about jealousy, new friendships, and learning that friendship isn’t a pie. 🎒 200 children. One less barrier to learning. This September, Adventures of Muslim Kids is joining The Zahra Trust to provide 200 Iraqi orphans with backpacks filled with school essentials. $35 CAD provides one complete backpack, but every contribution gets us closer to 200. ➤ www.zahratrust.org/amk

The Rumour Relay Quiz Show | Muslim Kids Podcast Think you remember The Rumour Relay? 🔥 Put your memory to the test in this special Adventures of Muslim Kids Quiz Show! Join Ms. Sarah and Ms. Zahra as they quiz listeners on one of the season's most important episodes. From FaceTime conversations and a burnt field to the dangers of believing false stories about the Ahlul Bayt, this interactive episode is packed with fun, learning, and family-friendly competition. Perfect for car rides, sibling competitions, road trips, or anyone who loves shouting answers before the timer runs out!

Ahmed's Trading Trouble Quiz Show | Muslim Kids Podcast Think you remember Ahmed's Trading Trouble? ⚽ Put your memory to the test in this special Adventures of Muslim Kids Quiz Show! Join Ms. Sarah and Ms. Zahra as they quiz listeners on one of the season's most memorable episodes. From delicious cannolis and football card trades to the powerful lesson of the people of Kufa breaking their promises to Imam Hussain (AS), this interactive episode is packed with fun, learning, and family-friendly competition. Perfect for car rides, sibling competitions, road trips, or anyone who loves shouting answers before the timer runs out!

The Sibling Summer Slump Quiz Show | Muslim Kids Podcast Think you remember The Sibling Summer Slump? ☀️ Put your memory to the test in this special Adventures of Muslim Kids Quiz Show! Join Ms. Sarah and Ms. Zahra as they quiz listeners on one of the season's most heartwarming episodes. From Adamopolis and paper chain countdowns to the beautiful relationship between Imam Hussain (AS) and Sayyeda Zaynab (SA), this interactive episode is packed with fun, learning, and family-friendly competition. Perfect for car rides, sibling competitions, road trips, or anyone who loves shouting answers before the timer runs out!

The Do-Over Dilemma Quiz Show | Muslim Kids Podcast Think you remember The Do-Over Dilemma? ⚽ Put your memory to the test in this special Adventures of Muslim Kids Quiz Show! Join Ms. Sarah and Ms. Zahra as they quiz listeners on one of the season's most thought-provoking episodes. From football camp and difficult teammates to the inspiring story of Hur's return to Imam Hussain (AS) on the Day of Ashura, this interactive episode is packed with fun, learning, and family-friendly competition. Perfect for car rides, sibling competitions, road trips, or anyone who loves shouting answers before the timer runs out!

The Project Partner Problem Quiz Show | Muslim Kids Podcast Think you remember The Project Partner Problem? 🧪 Put your memory to the test in this special Adventures of Muslim Kids Quiz Show! Join Ms. Sarah and Ms. Zahra as they quiz listeners on one of the season's most memorable episodes. From snow leopard research and tricky science projects to the inspiring story of Sayyeda Zaynab's (SA) courageous speech in Kufa, this interactive episode is packed with fun, learning, and family-friendly competition. Perfect for car rides, sibling competitions, road trips, or anyone who loves shouting answers before the timer runs out!

Ahmed's Ashura Lesson Ahmed has been counting down the days until his family's journey to Karbala to commemorate Ashura. As he walks alongside millions of pilgrims and visits the holy shrines, he begins asking questions about Imam Hussain (AS) and what really happened on the plains of Karbala. Through heartfelt conversations with his family and the experiences of his journey, Ahmed discovers the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering faith of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. But more importantly, he learns that the story of Karbala isn't just about the past—it's about choosing truth, justice, and kindness every single day. Written from Ahmed's own perspective and inspired by his recent trip to Karbala, this personal story invites young listeners to experience the lessons of Ashura through the eyes of a child.

The Rumour Relay | Muslim Kids Podcast When Zaynab and her best friend Sarah begin wondering why their classmate Mariam has been acting differently, a few innocent guesses quickly turn into something much bigger, starting with "I heard..." As more girls join the conversation, assumptions begin spreading as though they were facts. But after Mama shares how years of false narratives caused many people to reject Imam Hussain (AS) and the Ahlul Bayt, Zaynab begins to understand just how dangerous rumours can become. Will Zaynab have the courage to uncover the truth... and make things right?

Ahmed's Trading Trouble | Muslim Kids Podcast Ahmed can't believe his luck when Yusuf offers to trade one of Nonna's famous cannolis. In the heat of the moment, he promises his prized Mohamed Salah football card in return... and even seals the deal with a handshake. But once Ahmed gets home and sees his favourite card sitting safely in his binder, keeping his promise suddenly feels much harder. As Mama tells him about the people of Kufa who broke their promises to Imam Hussain (as), and how Bibi Zaynab (sa) later reminded them of the weight of their words, Ahmed begins to realize that our promises don't stop mattering when they're inconvenient. Will Ahmed keep his word... even when it costs him something he loves?

The Sibling Summer Slump | Muslim Kids Podcast Sarah and her little brother Adam had very different plans for the summer. Adam couldn't wait to build forts and start a bug zoo with his older sister. Sarah was too busy talking to her BFF Zaynab and counting down the days until their next visit. After one "maybe later" turned into ten, Adam gave up and built his own world: Adamopolis, where sisters weren't allowed. When Mama notices them drifting apart, she shares the example of Imam Hussain and his sister Sayeda Zaynab, and reminds them that growing up doesn't mean growing apart. It isn't until Adam gets hurt and Sarah rushes into action that they both understand what that really means.

The Do-Over Dilemma | Muslim Kids Podcast Ahmed and his friend Yusuf are excited to spend the summer together at soccer camp. But when their childhood bully Amir arrives at the camp, and is placed on their team, things start to turn sour quickly. Yusuf's the team captain, and benches Amir every chance he gets. And Amir looks...remorseful? Something about the whole situation doesn't sit right with Ahmed. After a phone call with his Uncle Neil reminding him of the second chance Imam Hussain gave Hur ibn Yazid al Riyahi in Karbala, Ahmed has an idea—he just has to convince Yusuf first.

The Project Partner Problem | Muslim Kids Podcast Zaynab is assigned to partner up with her classmate, Liam, on their science project. 📚 When she realizes that she's carrying the project alone and Liam's more interested in criticizing than contributing, Zaynab has a choice to make: Stand up to him or work herself to the bone and let him take the credit for it? A story inspired by the courage of Sayeda Zaynab.

Zaynab's Baligha Celebration Quiz Show | Muslim Kids Podcast Think you remember Zaynab's Baligha Celebration? 🎉Put your memory to the test in this special Adventures of Muslim Kids Quiz Show! Join Ms. Sarah and Ms. Zahra as they quiz listeners on one of our most-loved episodes. From Zaynab's special celebration to the lessons she learned about growing up, this interactive episode is packed with fun questions, memorable moments, and family-friendly challenges. Perfect for car rides, sibling competitions, road trips, or anyone who loves shouting answers before the timer runs out! 🖍️ Bonus Activity: Baligha Celebration Colour-by-Number: A free printable activity inspired by the episode! Kids will use number clues to reveal a beautiful Baligha Celebration picture while enjoying a fun, screen-free challenge. 👉 Get the printable here: https://adventures-of-muslim-kids.kit.com/5622ca5ee9