Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast

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
Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
The Masjid Party
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Noor experiences the "feel-good" energy of doing a good deed at the Masjid during her friend's Quran Completion Party . Zoha's family hosts a dinner outdoors in the Masjid courtyard. This event became a way for Noor to experience the lovely environment of being at the Masjid as a special volunteer and helper.
Special thanks to Sr. Reem from Texas for sponsoring this episode. This story is dedicated to Noor, Aleena & Hassan.
************** VIRTUAL PAJAMA PARTY ON JAN 31st*************
Register by clicking https://www.eventbrite.com/e/512563981667
When & Where -> Online . Tues. Jan 31st @ 4pm Pacific Time
Program Details:
- An Intro & Ice Breaker w/ Mrs. Hashimi
- ReadAloud of the Muslim Kids Comics Pt 2
- Discussion and Q&A with the Kiddos
- Funny Voice Over Try Outs :)
- Storytelling Contest Announcement
Special thanks to Br. Zakaria and Dr. Raja for their voices.
Sound effects obtained from freesound.org , zapsplat.com & archive.org for the adhaan and iqama



Friday Jan 13, 2023
Yusuf’s Show & Tell
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Yusuf's Pokemon cards have finally come in. He takes them to Show & Tell at school, but they go missing after recess. Tune in to find out how Yusuf handles this situation with the help of his sister Zaynab.
Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Sr. Raheela Shah from Dubai! This episode is dedicated to her son, Yusuf :).
Sound Effects Obtained from Zapsplat.com & Freesound.org
******** VIRTUAL PAJAMA PARTY : READ ALOUD ********
Registration Link -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/512563981667
When & Where -> Online . Tues. Jan 31st @ 4pm Pacific Time
Program Details:
- An Intro & Ice Breaker w/ Mrs. Hashimi
- ReadAloud of the Muslim Kids Comics Pt 2
- Discussion and Q&A with the Kiddos
- Funny Voice Over Try Outs :)
- Storytelling Contest Announcement



Sunday Dec 25, 2022
Zaynab’s Christmas Situation
Sunday Dec 25, 2022
Sunday Dec 25, 2022
Zaynab’s class must write about their holiday plans for winter break. During circle time, Zaynab’s classmates share their writing and talk about Christmas and the new presents they will be getting. Zaynab starts to feel nervous about speaking in front of her class about what her holiday plans are because her plans have nothing to do with Christmas like all the other kids who shared during circle time. Tune in to find out how she navigates this situation!
Special Thanks to the sponsor of this episode- Sr. Raheela Shah from Dubai! This episode is dedicated to her daughter, Zaynab :).
Sound Effects Obtained from zapsplat.com and freesound.org



Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Hamza & Ammar’s Click
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
When two brothers, Hamza & Ammar come across a video game trailer labeled Rated T for Teens, Hamza must decide whether to click on this video or not. Hamza & Ammar learn a valuable lesson on how to stay safe online through this experience.
JazakAllah Khair to the Sponsor of this episode- Br. AbdelRahman Mostafa from Egypt. This story is dedicated to his boys - Hamza & Ammar :).
Special Thanks to Br. Haytham Soliman for his voicing of Baba.
Sound effects obtained from freesound.org & zapsplat.com
Credits to https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/
@FunWithSound User on Freesound.org



Monday Dec 05, 2022
A Messy Morning
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Zoha feels both excited and rushed all morning long because she wants everything to be perfect for her cousin Aqsa's visit. In her rush, Zoha knocks over a glass jar of sugar in the kitchen. Zoha learns how to slow down in moments of stress with Mumma's help. Tune in to find out how!
**Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode- Jawairia Ghauri . This story is dedicated to Zoha, Zara & Ali :) JazakAllah Khair for your support!!***
To Sponsor an episode you can email me at info@mrshashimi.com for further information.
Sound Effects Obtained from Zapslat.com & freesound.org



Monday Nov 21, 2022
Baba’s Big Secret
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Mama takes Yusra, Mariam and Fatima to visit their Baba's hospital to pick him up from work. The girls overhear a nurse commenting on Baba's secret identity at the hospital. Mama finally leads the girls to show exactly what Baba is up to at the hospital aside from being Dr. Yusuf. Tune in to find out what Baba's big secret is!
Thank you Dr. Raja for the voicing of Baba / Dr. Yusuf.
***Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode- Hamida Ahmed whose family this story is dedicated to. JazakAllah Khair for your support!!***
If you are interested in being a sponsor for the next episode, email me at info@mrshashimi.com.
Sound Effects Obtained from Zapsplat.com & freesound.org



Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Billu Khan Meets the Queen
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
When Billu Khan is invited to meet the Queen Ant, a member of the ant colony feels nervous about the meeting. The little ant tries her best to remind her colony members about how to show good manners to those that are guests according to the Sunnah.
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Friday Oct 14, 2022
Adam’s Halloween Situation
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Adam has successfully shared to his class that he doesn't celebrate Halloween. That was the least of his concerns for the day though. When he has to walk through a neighborhood with spooky decorations, he finds himself feeling frightened and uncomfortable. This new situation allows him to learn a new Dua for when a person feels stressed.
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Sound Effects Obtained by freesound.org & zapsplat.com