The Successors were Muslims who did not meet the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), but lived during the time of his Companions, learned directly from them, and carried their knowledge and morals to the generations that followed. Among them were scholars, judges, and devoted worshippers who left timeless examples of honesty, justice, and humility. When we tell children about the Successors, we are not simply narrating distant history; we are offering them relatable role models: ordinary people who worked hard and reached a high rank through knowledge and righteous deeds. This is exactly what children need in order to understand that good character is a path open to them as well.

• Honesty and trustworthiness, through real situations from the lives of prominent Successors in their dealings with people • Love of knowledge and diligence, through stories of those who sought knowledge and endured hardship for its sake • Patience during difficulties, through challenging moments the Successors experienced and remained steadfast through • Humility despite high status, a rare value children need to see embodied in a story rather than presented as direct advice • Pride in Islamic identity, through clear and correct Classical Arabic that children can listen to and learn from

The series My Mother’s Stories About the Successors reaches Arab and Muslim families in every country, both inside and outside the Arab world. Muslim families living abroad face a greater challenge: how can they preserve the Arabic language and Islamic identity for their children while living away from their original environment? Amaan provides safe audio-visual content in correct Classical Arabic, combining enjoyable storytelling with educational value. It offers a safe and beneficial alternative for children’s screen time, wherever the family may live.

They are the generation that lived during the time of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and learned knowledge and morals from them, without having met the Prophet (PBUH) himself. Among them were scholars and judges who left a great legacy in Islamic history.

The content is designed mainly for primary school children, with simplified language and a storytelling style that captures the child’s attention and makes the ideas easy to understand.

Yes. In fact, it is especially beneficial for children living abroad, as it combines teaching clear Classical Arabic with strengthening Islamic values in a warm and engaging storytelling format.

Yes. All episodes of My Mother’s Stories About the Successors are available to watch for free on the Amaan platform.

Yes. Amaan offers a range of similar series that present the lives of the Companions, the Successors, and other Islamic and educational stories for children.