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Introducing "Amazing Stories with Zaki the Hoopoe!" 🎉
Get ready for a storytelling adventure that’s not just for kids, but for the whole family—including parents! Zaki, the lively and clever hoopoe bird, invites everyone to explore the wonders of ancient tales, where prophets, brave animals, and magical moments come to life. 🌟 Tailored for kids aged 5-8, but with plenty of fun, humor, and fascinating lessons to keep parents entertained, too!
Zaki's adventures take you to deserts, seas, and enchanted forests, where you’ll meet the brave ant that stood up to Prophet Sulaiman 🐜, Prophet Ibrahim standing up against the evil King Nimrod, Prophet Nuh and his legendary Ark, and many more legendary Prophets. With a sprinkle of jokes, interactive questions, and exciting sound effects, each episode is an engaging experience for all ages!
Parents, you’ll love the way Zaki weaves timeless lessons with humor and charm, making this the perfect family bonding time. Whether in the car, during bedtime, or just for fun, Amazing Stories with Zaki is your go-to source for entertaining, educational stories that spark curiosity and values in kids—and even surprise grown-ups!
So, gather around, sit back, and let Zaki take you on a magical journey that everyone will enjoy. Ready? Let’s fly into adventure! ✨
Left, right, maybe left again? Okay, decision made. I'm going to pick the most perfect, most excellent, most glorious patch of sand to sit on. Right over, oh no no no wait, that one has a tiny rock. Could be lumpy.
Zaki:No no no, this one's too sunny. What if I overheat my feathers? No, we're not taking any sunburn risks today. Why is choosing a sitting spot so hard today? I'm a hoopoe bird, not a nest decorator.
Captain Suhail:You've flipped enough to circle Arabia, lad. Just pick a patch and trust the wind.
Zaki:Trust the wind, that's what you said last time, and I landed in a puddle.
Captain Suhail:Exactly. And now you always check for puddles first. That's wisdom earned the old fashioned way.
Zaki:Maybe you're right. Maybe it's not always about finding the perfect place. Maybe it's about letting the right place find me.
Captain Suhail:Hi. That's the spirit. Let the perch pick you. Worked wonders for me. I once lived in a fisherman's boot for six weeks.
Captain Suhail:Comfiest mistake I ever made.
Zaki:Meraj Digital presents The Amazing Stories with Zaki the Hoopoe. Season three episode two. The Camel Who Knew the Way.
Zaki:Salaam, my amazing friends. It's me, Zaki the Hoopoe, your winged storyteller, and oh, I am so glad you're here.
Zaki:I just finished flying in circles over the same tree trying to pick the perfect spot to sit. And you know what I realized? Sometimes the best place isn't the one we pick. It's the one Allah picks for us.
Noora:You mean like when Baba says, if Allah wants, the right doors will open. Even though we don't have a real door to open.
Zaki:Exactly, Nora. It's not about actual doors, it's about trusting that when something is meant for you, it finds you. Just like today's story
Captain Suhail:Unless it's a door with a cat behind it, never trust a cat, especially the fluffy ones, deceptive softness.
Zaki:No cats in this story, Suhail. Just camels and a city waiting for something very special.
Noora:Oh, are we finally in Medina?
Zaki:Yes, we are. And oh, what a moment it was. Imagine a whole city waiting, every heart hoping, and a camel who just kept walking until it stopped, right where Allah wanted it to.
Captain Suhail:Ah, yes. The ancient art of camel based navigation, far more reliable than a seagull with a map and no patience.
Zaki:Before we leap into today's story, let me ask you something. Have you ever had to choose something important? Like, what game to play, what color to paint, or where to sit at lunch?
Noora:Or which sock to wear when both have holes but one has glitter.
Zaki:Exactly, Nora. Sometimes little choices feel huge. And grown ups, They have to make even bigger ones. But here's the thing. No matter how big or small your choice is, there's someone who always knows what's best for you.
Zaki:Yes. When we say let Allah guide your steps, we mean trust that He sees the full path even when we can't. He might guide you through a detour, a delay, or even a camel ride, but it always leads to where your heart is meant to be.
Captain Suhail:Unless your heart's meant to be in a pickle barrel. That happened to me once. Took three days to wash out the brine.
Zaki:Let's hope that's not today's destination, captain.
Noora:Unless it's a magical pickle barrel that leads to Medina.
Zaki:That would be a very interesting map. But for now, let's follow something even better than a map, a camel guided by Allah. Chapter one. The city that waited. The city of Medina was waiting, not just the houses or the markets, but the hearts.
Zaki:The hearts of the people beat a little faster, hoping and praying that today would be the day. They were the Ansar, the helpers, families who had never seen the Prophet before but had already opened their hearts to him. Every morning they climbed the rooftops and shaded their eyes from the sun, searching the road for a rider in white.
Noora:Like like waiting for your favorite guests to come visit, even if you've never met them before?
Zaki:Yes, sweet Nora. It's like waiting for someone you already love, because Allah put that love in your heart before you even said hello. And then, one morning, they saw it, A small caravan moving slowly toward the city. At the front, a nobleman on a camel. His face calm, his eyes kind.
Captain Suhail:Finally, after all that waiting, the captain has landed. Raise the flags. Beat the drums. Roll out the finest sand rugs.
Zaki:Well, there weren't any sand rugs, captain. But there were tears, smiles, palms raised in dua, and voices whispering, he's here. The prophet is here. The people of Medina began to sing softly at first, then louder.
Noora:That's beautiful. Like they knew this moment would change everything.
Zaki:They didn't just welcome a traveler. They welcomed truth. They welcomed the light. They welcomed a new beginning with hearts wide open and hands ready to help. But even though everyone wanted the prophet to stay at their house, the prophet didn't choose a place to stay.
Noora:He didn't? Then who did?
Zaki:His camel did. Chapter two. Let the camel decide. As the prophet entered Medina, something amazing happened. People from every corner of the city came running, not to stare, but to welcome.
Zaki:They brought dates, water, smiles. They pointed to their homes and begged, stay with us. You're our guest.
Noora:Aw. They all wanted to share their homes with the prophet? That's so sweet.
Zaki:It was, but it also created a big problem because everyone wanted to host him, and he didn't want anyone to feel left out. The prophet didn't want to pick one family and make others feel sad. He didn't want anyone to think, oh, he likes them more than us. He wanted every person to feel equal. Because in Islam, no one is better than another, except by how good and kind they
Noora:are. So, what did he do?
Zaki:He let his camel decide. He said, Let her go for she is commanded by Allah, and with that, he dropped the reins. The camel began to walk on her own, moving through the streets slowly. Every few steps she would pause, everyone would hold their breath, then she'd keep walking.
Captain Suhail:What a strategy, a sacred camel compass. I should have tried that instead of my coconut with a feather navigation method.
Zaki:The people followed the camel, hearts thumping. Will she stop near us? They wondered. Children peeked from doorways, mothers smiled, fathers prayed silently. The whole city held its breath.
Zaki:And then she stopped, quietly, gently. She lowered her body in a patch of empty land. Not the biggest house, not the fanciest, just a simple space chosen by Allah.
Noora:So that's where the prophet stayed?
Zaki:Yes. And right there on that spot, something even more amazing would begin.
Captain Suhail:And not one duel of hospitality was needed. No carpets were harmed. A true victory.
Zaki:Chapter three. The Masjid begins. The prophet's camel had stopped. Slowly, gently, she folded her legs and sat. And in that stillness, the whole city held its breath.
Zaki:This was it. This was the place. But here's something you might not know. That patch of earth wasn't just open land. It belonged to two young orphan boys, Saul and Suhail.
Captain Suhail:What? Did you say Suhail as in me?
Noora:Wait. Were you the orphan boy, captain?
Captain Suhail:Could be. I have lived many lives, young sailor. I might have donated land and forgotten. It happens when you're legendary and, you know, of course, tax write offs and whatnot. Captain, this happened over one thousand four hundred years ago.
Captain Suhail:Exactly. That's why I forgot.
Zaki:A different Suhail, captain. Still counts.
Captain Suhail:A fine name passed down through the sands and the seagulls.
Zaki:Saul and Suhail stood nearby watching everything with wide eyes. And when they realized the prophet wanted to build there, they ran forward and said, oh messenger of Allah, we give it to you as a gift.
Captain Suhail:Just like that. Two tiny sailors offering their whole ship.
Zaki:Yes. But the prophet smiled and gently shook his head. No. You will be paid fairly. This land is yours, and it must be honored.
Noora:He bought it. Even though they said he could have it for free?
Zaki:Exactly. Because justice isn't just for grown ups. Even children, especially children, have rights. And the prophet would never let anyone, not even himself, take what wasn't earned. And then the building began.
Zaki:Not with fancy tools, not with builders from far away, but with hands. Calloused hands, soft hands, old hands, tiny hands. Everyone helped.
Noora:Were they all smiling while they worked?
Zaki:They were. They sang, they prayed, they laughed. Even the prophet carried bricks on his shoulder, dust on his clothes, joy in his heart.
Captain Suhail:By the beard of the wind, a prophet carrying bricks with the people. No throne, no parade, just sincerity.
Zaki:That's what made it beautiful. It wasn't just a building. It was the heart of Medina. And it all began with trust, fairness, and a camel guided by Allah. Feathers of Wisdom.
Noora:Uncle Zucky, I think I understand it now.
Zaki:What do you understand, sweetheart?
Noora:When we trust Allah to guide us, we don't have to rush or fight or pick favorites. We just follow and then do the right thing when we get there.
Zaki:Exactly. That's how the prophet lived. He trusted the path, but he always walked it with fairness, kindness, and love.
Noora:Even when someone gave him something for free, he still made sure they were treated with respect.
Zaki:Because real leaders serve others,
Captain Suhail:Not just with their words, but with their hands and their hearts. I and sometimes with a camel never forget the camel. You you mean
Zaki:the one guided by Allah?
Captain Suhail:No. The one in my dreams last night. She stole my biscuits again.
Noora:Captain, I think that was your pillow.
Captain Suhail:Then my pillow owes me an apology.
Zaki:Well, my amazing friends, what a journey today. The prophet entered a city full of love and hope, and instead of choosing the biggest house or the fanciest room, he followed Allah's guidance and started something beautiful with fairness and care.
Noora:And he showed everyone that the best leaders don't take. They build with their own hands.
Zaki:Exactly. And next time oh, next time, you'll want your tool belt and your teamwork feathers ready because we're going to build something very special.
Noora:Are we building a spaceship?
Zaki:Close. We're building the very first masjid in Medina. And trust me, it's not just walls and roofs. It's the heart of a whole new community, one brick at a time.
Captain Suhail:Good thing I'm already an expert in building.
Noora:You are?
Captain Suhail:Of course. Why, I once built a hammock out of fishing nets, three socks, and a broken umbrella. It lasted four minutes. That sounds very safe. Safe?
Captain Suhail:No. Legendary. Absolutely.
Zaki:Until next time, my friends. Keep your heart open, your steps steady, and your trust in Allah strong. Salam and see you soon.
Captain Suhail:And if a camel ever picks your house, let her. Just hide the biscuits first.
Zaki:This story was produced by Meraj Digital. Voices provided by Wayne Holland as Zaki and Curtis Fletcher as Captain Sohail. Episode written, directed, and edited by Syed Kashef and Atif Hussein. For more content Meraj Digital, please visit our site at www.meraj.digital.
Captain Suhail:Content copyright and production copyright, 2025 by Meraj Digital.