Every night under a crescent moon, a father named Baba tells his son Yusuf a story - of the prophets, their courage, and the gentle lessons passed down for centuries. Under a Crescent Moon turns the bedtime routine into a quiet, screen-free moment of wonder for school-aged Muslim children. Each episode weaves an authentic story from the Quran and trusted Islamic sources into a warm, calming conversation made for winding down - no frightening scenes, no loud surprises, just beautiful storytelling and a soft voice in the dark. New episodes weekly.
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Under a Crescent Moon
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kids & family · kids & family · religion & spirituality
The story of the Year of Sorrow, when Prophet Muhammad, sallal-lahu alayhi wa sallam, lost both Khadijah and Abu Talib, and learned that even the deepest sadness is held by Al-lah's mercy
The lesson: Remember, when someone you love is sad, you don't always need the perfect words. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply sit beside them. Be there. Let them know they are not alone.
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Sources: Quran 94:5-6 (Surah Ash-Sharh): 'With hardship comes ease. With hardship comes ease.'; Sahih Bukhari, Book of Merits of the Companions, Khadijah sections; Ibn Kathir, Stories of the Prophets, Chapter 28, Year of Sorrow, Ta'if journey
Music created in collaboration with ElevenLabs
Quran translation graciously provided by Clear Quran, with permission from Talal Itani.
9 Oct 2026
A Safe Place
The story of the first migration to Abyssinia, when the persecuted Muslims crossed the sea to find safety with a just king, and Ja'far spoke the truth that moved a nation
The lesson: Remember, when you go somewhere new, don't be afraid. Al-lah puts kind people in every corner of the world. Strangers can become friends. And sometimes, the safest place you'll ever find is the one you never expected.
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Sources: Quran 19:16-21 (Surah Maryam, Ja'far's recitation to the Najashi); Ibn Kathir, Stories of the Prophets, Chapter 28, migration to Abyssinia, Ja'far's speech, Najashi's response; Ahmad, supplementary details of the interaction with the Najashi
Music created in collaboration with ElevenLabs
Quran translation graciously provided by Clear Quran, with permission from Talal Itani.
2 Oct 2026
Standing Firm
The story of the early Muslims who were persecuted for their faith, Bilal, Sumayyah, and Yasir, and how courage inspired others, including the mighty Hamza
The lesson: Remember, standing up for someone who is being treated unfairly is one of the bravest things you can do. You might be scared. It might be hard. But Al-lah sees every act of courage, no matter how small. And sometimes, when one person stands up, it gives everyone else the courage to stand up too.
The storybooks are out now - bring the stories home at underacrescentmoon.com/books (https://underacrescentmoon.com/books)
Sources: Quran 16:110; Sahih Bukhari, Book of Merits of the Companions (Bilal sections); Ibn Kathir, Stories of the Prophets, Chapter 28, persecution of early Muslims, Bilal's trial, Sumayyah's martyrdom, Hamza's conversion
Music created in collaboration with ElevenLabs
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