Colouring activity – Quranic Tarbiyah

Yunus عليه السلام Is Swallowed by a Whale

Hummas Ali — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:50:58 +0000

This Sirah lesson continues the story of Prophet Yunus عليه السلام after he leaves his people and boards a small boat. The sea starts calm. Then dark clouds gather, the wind roars, and huge waves crash over the deck.

The sailors decide someone must jump into the sea to save the rest. They pick names. Yunus عليه السلام comes up again, and again, and again. They refuse to throw him, they know he is a blessed man. But Yunus عليه السلام sees this as a sign from Allah, and he jumps. A whale swallows him. The dark night. The dark sea. The darkness of the whale’s belly. No way out.

In that total darkness, Yunus عليه السلام turns to Allah and prays: “There is no god but You; how Perfect are You! I was indeed wrong!” Allah, The Most Kind, accepts his duʿa. He orders the whale to spit him out onto the shore. When Yunus عليه السلام recovers, Allah sends him back to guide his people. They believe. Allah gives them peaceful, happy lives.

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, learners will:

Identify that Yunus عليه السلام jumped into the sea
Describe how Yunus عليه السلام might have felt inside the whale
Reflect on how Allah helps those who remember Him

Key Features

Pick and colour your three favourite sea creatures from a large illustrated ocean scene.
Label the picture using the words “whale’s belly”, “night”, and “sea”, then colour it in.
Read and trace the duʿa of Yunus عليه السلام in Arabic from Surah al-Anbiya’:87, then number the boxes to put the English meaning in the correct order.

Recommended for

Ages 5+ students beginning their Islamic education journey
Madrasahs and maktabs building strong Islamic foundations
Homeschooling families seeking structured Islamic curriculum
Islamic schools looking for easy-to-follow lessons
Parents wanting to nurture faith and character at home
Teachers searching for ready-to-use engaging resources

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Surah al-Hujurat – Eid Party – Worksheet

Hummas Ali — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:56:31 +0000

Engaging Eid colouring page inspired by the values of Surah al-Hujurat, bringing to life the joy of a diverse and united ummah celebrating together perfect for young learners.

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al-Musalla al-Qibli Activity Worksheet – al-Aqsa Week

Hummas Ali — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:51:26 +0000

Engage your young learners with a creative dot-to-dot exercise focused on the al-Musalla al-Qibli. As they connect the dots to reveal the building, they learn about its location in the Southern part of al-Masjid al-Aqsa and its unique grey dome. This activity nurtures Love (Maḥabbah) for the blessed sanctuary and strengthens visual recognition of this key Islamic landmarks. Suitable for learners aged children aged 5+. Both coloured and black and white version are included in the PDF file. Black and white can help save ink and printing costs.

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The Dome of the Rock Activity Worksheet – al-Aqsa Week

Hummas Ali — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:37:48 +0000

Help young learners discover Qubbat as-Sakhrah (the Dome of the Rock) through this beautiful colouring worksheet. Learners colour the iconic building whilst learning it sits in the middle of al-Masjid al-Aqsa and was built by Umayyad Caliph ʿAbdul-Malik ibn Marwan over 1,300 years ago. The activity nurtures awareness of Islamic history and architecture. Both coloured and black and white versions are included in the PDF file. Black and white can help save ink and printing costs.

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Where Is al-Masjid al-Aqsa? Activity Worksheet – al-Aqsa Week

Hummas Ali — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:26:00 +0000

Help young learners discover al-Masjid al-Aqsa’s blessed location through this engaging maze worksheet. Children help Musa navigate to al-Masjid al-Aqsa whilst learning it’s in the Old City of Jerusalem, the capital city of Palestine. The interactive activity nurtures connection and awareness of Islam’s third holiest site. Both coloured and black and white versions are included in the PDF file. Black and white can help save ink and printing costs.

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I Love al-Masjid al-Aqsa Activity Worksheet – al-Aqsa Week

Hummas Ali — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:55:55 +0000

Help young learners express love for al-Masjid al-Aqsa through this heartwarming reading and colouring worksheet. Learners read and colour the beautiful declaration “I love al-Masjid al-Aqsa!” whilst developing connection to Islam’s third holiest site. The simple yet meaningful activity plants seeds of affection and awareness in young hearts. Both coloured and black and white versions are included in the PDF file. Black and white can help save ink and printing costs.

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Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa Activity Worksheet – al-Aqsa Week

Hummas Ali — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:17:44 +0000

Help young learners develop love for al-Masjid al-Aqsa through this beautiful colouring worksheet. Learners colour the blessed masjid whilst learning that the whole area inside the walls is al-Masjid al-Aqsa, not just one building. The creative activity nurtures connection and accurate understanding of Islam’s third holiest site. Both coloured and black and white versions are included in the PDF file. Black and white can help save ink and printing costs.

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