Podcast · Kids & Family
by Mrs. Hashimi · English · Kids & Family
Once Upon a Crescent is a collection of Islamic bedtime stories for children. Written and produced by a Muslim elementary school teacher, these stories aim to impart Islamic morals to kids through light-hearted storytelling. Not only are stories a great way to settle into a bedtime routine, but they
13 Sep 2026 · 21 min
Abdullah and Nusayaba participate in an event at their Masjid that bring the community together through food and faith! -------------------------------------------------- Unlock exclusive content- 14 episodes about Maryam & Ismael. To listen to more stories become a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Hardcover Book Here: https://a.co/d/0cJCu6L4
9 Jul 2026 · 12 min
Umer and Hasan are at a theme park enjoying their summer break. Hasan witnesses a very disappointing scene at this theme park and looks to his older cousin for an explanation. -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear exclusive content- 14 episodes about Maryam & Ismael. To listen to more stories become 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 & harmainrecordings.com
16 Jun 2026 · 16 min
Zoya is faced with a challenging choice about what to do when her friend Leena takes her ticket to get a treasure box prize. Should she talk to her friend about it? Should she tell the teacher? Should she just stay silent? -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear exclusive content- 14 episodes about Maryam & Ismael. To listen to more stories become 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 & harmainrecordings.com
1 Jul 2025 · 12 min
Ridhwan and Rahma learn a valuable lesson about keeping one's surrounding clean and safe. ------- *** NEW UPLOADS ON PATREON** - I've uploaded 2 Read Alouds on Patreon for my dear kid listeners to enjoy. Hope you enjoy my video! https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-do-you-do-132942175
S3 · 1 Jun 2025 · 13 min
Rasheed is volunteering with his parents at a local gym to help families who lost their homes to wildfires. Rasheed's area was not affected, but many homes were destroyed near his area in the state of California. Rasheed gets to observe his parents' hard work as they contribute to relief efforts. -------------------------------------------------- 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,…
10 Mar 2025 · 15 min
Safa's school is having a 100th Day of School celebration! Tune in to find out how her day unfolds. -------------------------------------------------- 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
2 Mar 2025 · 16 min
Salman is growing older which means he is beginning to adopt new habits, like praying Fajr on time. While this can be a struggle for him, there are other challenges that he faces as well, like being the eldest child! Tune in to listen to all of Salman's struggles and how he handles each of them :). -------------------------------------------------- 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 &…
28 Dec 2024 · 21 min
Haadiyah has finally reached her destination safe & sound. Her first day with cousins has taken an unexpected turn though. Tune in to find out more! The Dua referenced is - حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ “Allah is sufficient for me. There is none worthy of worship but Him. I have placed my trust in Him. He is the Lord of the Majestic throne.” -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New…
29 Nov 2024 · 15 min
Haadiyah is traveling to Houston with her mom to visit family, but there's just one problem- a hurricane is expected to land in Texas soon. Will their travel plans be affected by this hurricane? Tune in to find out what happens with Haadiyah's trip! The following ayah was referenced in this episode - Quran (2:177 ) -------------------------------------------------- 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,…
26 Aug 2024 · 14 min
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: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects…
31 Jul 2024 · 12 min
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
S9 · E3 · 22 Jul 2024 · 13 min
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 ----------------------------------------------------- To Unlock 14 episodes from an exclusive season become a $10 Patreon member by clicking…
S9 · E2 · 10 Jul 2024 · 12 min
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 --> https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Dont-Feel-Like/dp/9948760867 Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.com , freesound.org & Harmain…
S9 · E1 · 19 Jun 2024 · 13 min
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
8 Jan 2024 · 19 min
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 are referenced in this episode: - “O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah,…
2 Dec 2023 · 14 min
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 their volunteered voicing of characters in this story. JazakAllah Khair :D Sound Effects Obtained from…
11 Nov 2023 · 15 min
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 aim to impart Islamic morals and values to kids. I hope you can use this story as a means to connect with…
27 Oct 2023 · 13 min
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. Hashimi https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-readaloud-with-rifk-ebeid-tickets-741516324287?aff=oddtdtcreator *All Proceeds Will Go To BaaitulMaal…
11 Oct 2023 · 11 min
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, & The Internet Archive
30 Sep 2023 · 15 min
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 colors. In these, there are signs for the knowledgeable." This episode was sponsored by Br. Muizz & Sr.…
19 Sep 2023 · 11 min
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, Ameer & Asad :). *** To Unlock More Content Visit www.patreon.com/mrshashimi to enjoy some E-books,…
6 Sep 2023 · 13 min
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 Mrs. Hashimi such as E-books or coloring pages, visit the Patreon Page…
22 Aug 2023 · 13 min
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 ------ https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi
12 Aug 2023 · 12 min
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 and freesound.org
1 Aug 2023 · 10 min
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 ONLINE! Virtual Event Tickets for Saturday Aug. 5th @ 11 am Central time (Google Meets Video Session)…
24 Jul 2023 · 14 min
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 Name? Come Meet Me Online as I Interact with my dear kid listeners in a read aloud session with discussions, games,…
11 Jul 2023 · 14 min
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 tickets for my next Virtual Event on Saturday Aug. 8th @ 11:00 am Central Time…
17 May 2023 · 13 min
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- https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.com and freesound.org.
2 May 2023 · 16 min
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 from zapsplat.com and freesound.org & Haramain archives at https://archive.org/search?query=eid+takbeer
20 Apr 2023 · 16 min
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 make these stories a means of goodness and khair for families everywhere :)
Once Upon a Crescent is a collection of Islamic bedtime stories for children. Written and produced by a Muslim elementary school teacher, these stories aim to impart Islamic morals to kids through light-hearted storytelling. Not only are stories a great way to settle into a bedtime routine, but they also provide rich opportunities for meaningful dialogue between parent and child. Snuggle up with your little one and feel free to use this podcast as a starting point to talk about Islamic values. My goal is to facilitate some important moral conversations by introducing Islamic values with storytelling. For more information go to MrsHashimi.com
Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast is a English kids & family podcast from Mrs. Hashimi. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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