Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast
by Mrs. Hashimi
From the publisher
Once Upon a Crescent is a collection of Islamic bedtime stories for children. Written and produced by a Muslim elementary school teacher, these stories aim to impart Islamic morals to kids through light-hearted storytelling.
Good for
Collections Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 69 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 69 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 123 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great for car ridesTop9
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- “And it’s so good listen to in the car”
- “My daughter loves to listening to this podcast to go to sleep after I read her nighttime story or while in the car”
- Kids ask to replay it5
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- “I loved it, my family keeps on repeating the podcasts over and over again!”
- “They’ve been on repeat every day!”
- Parents enjoy it too5
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- “My kids and I love this podcast.”
- “But this hasn’t only been beneficial for the kids, I’ve learned so much as a parent.”
- Works at bedtime5
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- “My daughter loves to listening to this podcast to go to sleep after I read her nighttime story or while in the car”
- “It became a routine to listen to this podcast before bedtime”
- Great voices & acting4
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- “And also if I’m raising my voice I’ve been reminded of the episode where the mother doesn’t yell when the sugar jar breaks 😀.”
- “Your voice is so beautiful ,soft, and peaceful.”
- Works for mixed ages2
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- “Highly recommended for Muslim kids of all ages.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop43
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- “We’ve been listening for almost 3 years now and have listened to each story a countless number of times!”
- “May Allah reward Ms.Hashmi for conveying beautiful messages from Hadith and Quran through her wonderful stories.”
- Life lessons & values15
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- “Hi I am 10 years old I live in Africa, and was born there and I am muslim, this podcast is amazing, and teaches you so much, even if you are not muslim.”
- “From great life/moral lessons for everyone (despite their faith) to developing a strong sense of Muslim identity to just having fun listening to a great story…it’s fantastic and…”
- Animals & nature4
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- “We love the variance in names, characters (both animal and human!), settings, and sound effects too.”
- “Hashmi does an exceptional job of weaving together interesting themes (animals, family, school etc.) with Islamic reminders in an approachable way for young listeners growing up…”
- Humor & silliness2
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- “Ok, how beautiful and funny and entertaining AND enriching are these stories!!!”
- Imagination & creativity2
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- “The stories on this podcast are so creative and fun!”
- “Mrs.Hashmi has such a wondrous imagination when crafting these stories, and I love the connection to faith within the lessons of each story.”
- Original songs & music2
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- “I love how engaging and relatable they are and most of them have no music!”
- “Therapeutic techniques are woven seamlessly into each episode and I find myself just as excited as my kids to tune in!”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop9
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- “Hi I am 10 years old I live in Africa, and was born there and I am muslim, this podcast is amazing, and teaches you so much, even if you are not muslim.”
- “Even though I am too old to listen to that but it doesn’t matter it matters what you learn you should listen to this🧡💚🤍💙and just to tell my name is Isra”
- Engaging9
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- “Hashmi not only includes deeper messages in her stories but weaves everything together in an engaging way.”
- “I love how engaging and relatable they are and most of them have no music!”
- Calming3
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- “My favorite episodes are The Gentle Giraffes (because I need to hear that message for myself), and the one about the Honest Date Seller.”
- “Your voice is so beautiful ,soft, and peaceful.”
- Funny2
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- “Ok, how beautiful and funny and entertaining AND enriching are these stories!!!”
Who's actually listening
From the 8 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)5
- Early elementary (6-8)3
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About Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
Once Upon a Crescent is a collection of Islamic bedtime stories for children. Written and produced by a Muslim elementary school teacher, these stories aim to impart Islamic morals to kids through light-hearted storytelling. Not only are stories a great way to settle into a bedtime routine, but they also provide rich opportunities for meaningful dialogue between parent and child. Snuggle up with your little one and feel free to use this podcast as a starting point to talk about Islamic values. My goal is to facilitate some important moral conversations by introducing Islamic values with storytelling. For more information go to MrsHashimi.com
Parent reviews (123)
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Love the episodes
Salam Hashimi I love these episodes there the best please keep on making the episodes more often like every two weeks
Fyd566 · Sep 2026
Podcast is amazing!
It is the best! Can you please make more? And it’s so good listen to in the car
Good night cutie · Sep 2026
Thanks for updating more podcasts
I am really, really happy for the podcast and timing you from making a podcast, thank you very much Mrs. Hashimi
Kidmasx · Aug 2026
Accident
Accidental rate
Musicmania300000 · Aug 2026
تميم
Hi I am a kid from Saudi Arabia and I like this beautiful podcast that you are doing , keep up the great work it is the best !
Tamoosh 15 · Aug 2026
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This so lovely podcasts about muslim. Beautiful 💖
Aspen Pasalich 🖤🇺🇸 🇲🇽🖤 · Jul 2026
Love this!
I like this podcast may Allah SWT bless you and your amazing podcast-Sofia
wardab · Jul 2026
Wonderful and engaging storytelling!!
My kids and I love this podcast. We’ve been listening for almost 3 years now and have listened to each story a countless number of times! I love that Mrs. Hashmi not only includes deeper messages in her stories but weaves everything together in an engaging way. Truly a wonderful resource for little listeners!
Fa_mo_72 · Jul 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 123 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast for?
Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 3–8-year-olds, most often preschool (3-5) and early elementary (6-8).
How long are Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast episodes?
Most episodes run about 14 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast any good?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 386 ratings, with 123 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast appropriate for kids?
Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational, engaging, calming.
Where can I listen to Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast?
Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Once Upon A Crescent: Muslim Kids Podcast?
The point that comes up most is "great for car rides" — mentioned in 9 of the 69 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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An Eid Lunch With The Community
Sep 13, 2026 · 21 min
Abdullah and Nusayaba participate in an event at their Masjid that bring the community together through food and faith! -------------------------------------------------- Unlock exclusive content- 14 episodes about Maryam & Ismael. To listen to more stories become a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Hardcover Book Here: https://a.co/d/0cJCu6L4
The Roller Coaster Situation
Jul 8, 2026 · 12 min
Umer and Hasan are at a theme park enjoying their summer break. Hasan witnesses a very disappointing scene at this theme park and looks to his older cousin for an explanation. -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear exclusive content- 14 episodes about Maryam & Ismael. To listen to more stories become a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com & harmainrecordings.com
The Treasure Box Situation
Jun 15, 2026 · 16 min
Zoya is faced with a challenging choice about what to do when her friend Leena takes her ticket to get a treasure box prize. Should she talk to her friend about it? Should she tell the teacher? Should she just stay silent? -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear exclusive content- 14 episodes about Maryam & Ismael. To listen to more stories become a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com & harmainrecordings.com
Ridhwan & Rahma's Recycling Lesson
Jun 30, 2025 · 12 min
Ridhwan and Rahma learn a valuable lesson about keeping one's surrounding clean and safe. ------- *** NEW UPLOADS ON PATREON** - I've uploaded 2 Read Alouds on Patreon for my dear kid listeners to enjoy. Hope you enjoy my video! https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-do-you-do-132942175
Rasheed's Relief Efforts
May 31, 2025 · 13 min
Rasheed is volunteering with his parents at a local gym to help families who lost their homes to wildfires. Rasheed's area was not affected, but many homes were destroyed near his area in the state of California. Rasheed gets to observe his parents' hard work as they contribute to relief efforts. -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com
Safa's 100th Day of School
Mar 10, 2025 · 15 min
Safa's school is having a 100th Day of School celebration! Tune in to find out how her day unfolds. -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com
Salman's Struggle
Mar 2, 2025 · 16 min
Salman is growing older which means he is beginning to adopt new habits, like praying Fajr on time. While this can be a struggle for him, there are other challenges that he faces as well, like being the eldest child! Tune in to listen to all of Salman's struggles and how he handles each of them :). -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com
The Hurricane Weekend Pt. 2
Dec 27, 2024 · 21 min
Haadiyah has finally reached her destination safe & sound. Her first day with cousins has taken an unexpected turn though. Tune in to find out more! The Dua referenced is - حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ “Allah is sufficient for me. There is none worthy of worship but Him. I have placed my trust in Him. He is the Lord of the Majestic throne.” -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com
The Hurricane Weekend Pt. 1
Nov 29, 2024 · 15 min
Haadiyah is traveling to Houston with her mom to visit family, but there's just one problem- a hurricane is expected to land in Texas soon. Will their travel plans be affected by this hurricane? Tune in to find out what happens with Haadiyah's trip! The following ayah was referenced in this episode - Quran (2:177 ) -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com
Bilal's Advice From The Quran
Aug 25, 2024 · 14 min
Summer break is ending and Hamza & Nurah's cousins have gathered to make memories before the break is over. When Nurah and her cousin Ameera make a clubhouse with unlimited snacks, they decide to eat unlimited snacks. Bilal, the eldest of the group, uses the situation to teach the younger ones an important tidbit about food from the Quran (20:81). -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com
Mariam's Strength
Jul 31, 2024 · 12 min
Mariam displays a unique kind of strength that Mama connects to a hadith. This episode is sponsored by Sr. Shereen for her daughter Mariam. -------------------------------------------------- Unlock Season 8 and hear all 14 episodes by becoming a $10 Patreon member here: https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Book Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94 *Sound effects obtained by zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com
Selma, Loujain & Talya's Summer Afternoon
Jul 21, 2024 · 13 min
While enjoying a summer afternoon at the park in New York, Selma & Loujain come across an opportunity to share an important life lesson with a younger boy. This life lesson is one that their Mama has taught them, a life lesson that relates to a very important hadith! This episode is sponsored by Sr. Rasha for her girls- Selma, Loujain & Talya! Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.com, freesound.org & harmainrecordings.com ----------------------------------------------------- To Unlock 14 episodes from an exclusive season become a $10 Patreon member by clicking https://www.patreon.com/mrshashimi Purchase My New Paperback Book titled What Do You Do When You Don't Feel Like You on Amazon by clicking https://tinyurl.com/2p92hu94