Local Animations and TV Shows for Muslim Kids
by on 10/07/2019 11129
Highlighting the modern parent’s needs in casual religious upbringing and children’s purposed watching, Kiddy123 brings you the Islamic child-animations and TV shows list that nurture your child in their religious path and needs. This additional option to mix in their watching list is a great way for Muslim parents to make use of animation illustrations that not only could attract the children but also teaching them valuable lessons.
1. Upin & Ipin
Upin & Ipin animated series is about five-year-old Malaysian twins who lived in a laidback village of Kampung Durian Runtuh with surrounding characters; Kak Ros, Opah, Mei Mei, Jarjit, Mail, Ehsan and more. Began in 2007 as an accompanied project of Les’ Copaque Production, the episode started as for honouring Ramadan celebration of the same year.
Youtube: Les’ Copaque Production
Well-known in Malaysia and across countries, Upin & Ipin is listed as it not only highlights the good morals towards the elderly and the value of friendship but also for showcasing the Islamic aspect of Muslimin ibadah – Solah, Fasting, Du’a.
Language: Malay, English, Mandarin
Available on: TV9 (Malaysia), Astro Ceria (Malaysia & Brunei), Disney Channel Asia, iflix and official Youtube channel
Find out more about the creator: http://lescopaque.com/v11/
2. Ummi…Ceritalah Pada Kami
Ummi…Ceritalah Pada Kami (UCPK) also available as Ummi…More Stories Please is an Islamic child musical 3D animation series about a lady named UMMI, who teaches her young students about moral values through storytelling at her transit home for children called ‘Pondok Ummi’.
Youtube: HudHud TV
Sensing the lack of children’s programmes that not only educate but also entertain at the same time, the co-founder and renowned singer, Nora Ariffin created this animated series hoping to provide Islamic content for children to exemplifies and appreciate stories taken from the Al-Quran.
Language: Malay, English
Available on: Youtube channel
Find out more about the creator: http://hudhudmedia.com/ummi.my/
3. AQIL Story
AQIL Story is an animation series about an intelligent and smart 9 years-old boy named Aqil, along with his sister Ameera and his naughty best friend, Afif. Guided by Al-Quran and Hadith, the creator – Khalifa Production pointed out that for this series to teach the children through the stories with the right picture rather than dictating them on what to do.
Youtube: AQIL Story
Each episode comes with a mixture of problem and solution, whereby the children make the mistake first but will learn a lesson from the situation later. The story aims to nurture good ethical values based on the Islamic teachings for children such as being honest, gentle, polite, helpful, and respect for each other.
Language: Malay, English
Available on: Youtube channel
Find out more about the creator: http://khalifaproductionsdnbhd.blogspot.com/
4. Omar dan Hana
Omar dan Hana is an Islamic sing-along animated stories specially made for the young Muslim kids in mind. Copyrighted by Measat Broadcast Network Systems and Digital Durian, this series is written to educate and remind young Muslims about Islamic values and practices in a fun and interactive way.
Youtube: Omar & Hana – Lagu Kanak-Kanak Islam
Among featured theme in those songs Islamic phrases and how it applies in Muslim everyday life, respecting all the living things be it a love for humanity, animals, or even plants.
Language: Malay, English
Available on: Astro Ceria (11.00 am & 6.00 pm) and official Youtube channel
Find out more about the creator: https://www.omarhana.com/
5. Alif & Sofia
Alif & Sofia is constituted from a collaboration between PRIMEWORKS Studios and Blindspot Studios. The channel conveniently labeled the videos to song or story which its storyline rotates around the life of 7 years old girl named Sofia along with her younger brother, Alif.
Youtube: Alif & Sofia
Bring it up to a notch, Alif & Sofia has a good establishment since its association with Persatuan Tadika Islam Malaysia (PERTIM). Featuring wholesome Islamic contents for today’s preschoolers, the topics covered reflecting the religion’s pillars, histories, and celebrations.
Language: Malay
Available on: Youtube channel
Find out more about the creator: https://www.facebook.com/AlifDanSofia/
6. Jana Wada Zaza
Jana Wada Zaza is a sing-along animation series that comes from a self-funded company; Khalifah Media Networks. With a tagline “Jom Buat Baik” (Let’s Do Good Deed), the series is about friendship between three main little girl characters named Jana, Wada and Zaza that always try to cheer up each other.
Youtube: Jana Wada Zaza – Lagu Kanak-Kanak
Encouraging the viewers to do the act of kindness, the animation highlights the classic children’s songs and nursery rhymes that are very familiar to us. The cartoon also displays daily du’a and self-awareness stories that children could practice and relate to.
Language: Malay
Available on: Youtube channel
Find out more about the creator: http://khalifahmedia.my/
