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Amazing Stories with Zaki the Hoopoe

The Son Who Held On

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Makkah, 615 CE. The message of Islam has gone public—and the Quraysh aren’t happy. In this powerful and emotional story, Zaki, Captain Suhail, and Noora share the true tale of Ammar ibn Yasir and his parents, Sumayyah and Yasir—the first family to be persecuted for their faith.

© Meraj Digital Length 15 min 15 July 2025 Season 2 Episode 15 StoriesCultureAnimals Story

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© Meraj Digital Length 15 min 15 July 2025 Season 2 Episode 15 StoriesCultureAnimals Story

The Brave Ant and Prophet Sulaiman

The Brave Ant and Prophet Sulaiman

This is a serialised ongoing story, so jumping in at episode 10, for example, could confuse matters.

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Makkah, 615 CE. The message of Islam has gone public—and the Quraysh aren’t happy. In this powerful and emotional story, Zaki, Captain Suhail, and Noora share the true tale of Ammar ibn Yasir and his parents, Sumayyah and Yasir—the first family to be persecuted for their faith. As the pressure mounts and cruelty rises, their quiet courage teaches us what it really means to have patience… even when it hurts.

✨ A story of sabr, sacrifice, and holding onto truth when the world turns against you.

Perfect for children ages 5–12 (and grownups too). Based on real events from early Islamic history.

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© Meraj Digital | 15 min

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