5 Websites with Islamic Entertainment for Muslim Kids

Do you sometimes find yourself searching for something to entertain the kids and at the same time build them Islamically? Entertainment for Muslim kids is not mainstream on most cables all over the world (except maybe you live in an Islamic country).

And with the way that the media controls what we consume on the cable, finding something that is appropriate religion-wise is slowly becoming a chore. I’ve long been interested in Islamic entertainment that entertains the kids while still passing some form of moral message. Everyone knows that Disney may be for entertainment but we see how kids pick up subtle messages from their cartoons.

That goes to show that the type of entertainment that a child is exposed to has an influence on the kind of message that they consume. It will be good if they get entertained and at the same time get positive messages that we are already trying to imbibe into their lives.

So, I have compiled a list of entertainment for Muslim kids. If you and your family enjoy any other one not listed here, please feel free to drop the name in the comments section so that we can all check it out.

1. Ali and Sumaya: One of the most popular entertainment for Muslim kids. It is designed to teach kids the basics of Islam (salah, etc.), and I’ve seen first hand that because it is made in the form of an interactive cartoon, kids really really love it. It comes in DVD form and I am sure that it has an iPhone app. Check it out here.
2. Muslim Kids TV: This is another source of animated Islamic entertainment for the kids. You can subscribe your family online, or with an android or iOS app. They also have a Youtube channel with cartoons.
3. Faatimah and Ahmed: I think everyone knows by now that this is one of my children’s favourite Muslim books. The book now has an app that is interactive, entertains, and teaches Islamic values. It’s a paid app on iOS that needs about 2gb of space. Check it out here.
4. myDeen Magazine: Alternative entertainment in the form of paper. The myDeen magazine includes fun and interactive Islam-themed activities for kids. The magazine includes crafts, lessons, puzzles, stories and contents suitable for ages 6-11, although I think there will soon be for ages below 5. Check it out here.
5. One4Kids: This is the creator of the popular Zaky series. Hours of videos, activities, colouring pages and songs. Zaky teaches the kids about Ramadan, salah, etc. Check it out here.

Have you used any of these? Or you know others not listed here? Share your comments below!