Where Was Queen Bee? – An Audio Tale
Masallar9 minages 3-8
The tale teaches love, mercy toward every living thing, and the importance of balancing useful work with healthy play.
What the tale is about
In Medina, Queen Bee takes a short nap in a fragrant thyme field and wakes to find herself among the herbs at a busy market stall. Worried about her hive and little bees, she looks for a way home. When the call to prayer sounds and the market people head toward the Prophet’s Mosque, she follows them. There, the rose-like fragrance and gentle voice lead her to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), whose words celebrate children, kindness, justice, and healthy play. After Friday prayer, Queen Bee happily returns home to share his guidance: bees can work hard, make honey, and still enjoy plenty of playtime.
What this tale teaches
The tale teaches love, mercy toward every living thing, and the importance of balancing useful work with healthy play.
Characters
Queen BeeProphet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
Questions to ask your child afterwards
- Where did Queen Bee wake up?
- Where did the people go after hearing the call to prayer?
- What did Prophet Muhammad say children should learn and do?
Listen to Where Was Queen Bee? – An Audio Tale ad-free in the Masaldan Erdeme app, download it for offline bedtimes and follow along with the karaoke text.
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