Ten Little Muslims
A basic maths Muslim nursery rhyme written by Elizabeth Lymer for Ilm Adventures
Ten little Muslims have answered Allah’s call
Five girls in the gallery, five boys in the hall.
After salah’s over, one girl and boy depart,
Eight little Muslims stay for dhikr from the heart.
Eight little Muslims have answered Allah’s call
Four girls in the gallery, four boys in the hall.
After making dhikr, one girl and boy depart,
Six little Muslims stay for du’a from the heart.
Six little Muslims have answered Allah’s call
Three girls in the gallery, three boys in the hall.
After supplicating, one girl and boy depart,
Four little Muslims stay to recite from the heart.
Four little Muslims have answered Allah’s call
Two girls in the gallery, two boys in the hall.
After recitation, one girl and boy depart,
Two little Muslims stay to go back to the start.
Two little Muslims have answered Allah’s call
One girl in the gallery, one boy in the hall.
After extra praying, the girl and boy depart,
No little Muslims at the masjid after dark.
