Prophet Adam: A Free Qur'an Storybook for Kids
The story of Prophet Adam (peace be upon him), the first person, told simply for children, with pictures, his du'a and a colouring page.
Updated 25 October 2026
15 pagesStorybook
A4 & US Letterprint at home
Ages 4–9best for
10–15 minutestime it takesAllah created Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) from clay, taught him the names of all things and told the angels to bow to him out of respect. Iblis refused out of pride. Prophet Adam and his wife Hawwa lived in Jannah, until Shaytan whispered to them and they ate from the one tree Allah had told them not to go near. They turned straight back to Allah, and Allah forgave them.
This storybook tells the story in simple sentences, one picture to a page, so young children can follow along. Children learn that pride is wrong, that Shaytan tries to trick us, and that when we make a mistake we can say sorry to Allah and try again.
At the end there are three questions to talk about together, the du'a of Prophet Adam in Arabic with transliteration and meaning, and a colouring page. Every picture is made in a different handmade art style, from cut paper and embroidery to linocut, ink wash and felt, and shows places, plants and nature only, with no living beings.
How to use it well
- 1Allah tells the angels
Allah told the angels He would place a new creation on the earth (Qur'an 2:30).
- 2Made from clay
Allah made Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) from clay, from soil gathered from all over the earth.
- 3The names of all things
Allah taught him the names of everything, and he told them to the angels (Qur'an 2:31–33).
- 4Iblis refuses
The angels bowed out of respect, but Iblis refused out of pride (Qur'an 7:11–12).
- 5The garden and the tree
Prophet Adam and Hawwa lived in Jannah and were told not to go near one tree (Qur'an 2:35).
- 6Shaytan's whisper
Shaytan tricked them and they ate from the tree (Qur'an 7:20–22).
- 7The du'a
They said: Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa il-lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasirin (Qur'an 7:23).
- 8Allah forgives
Allah accepted their repentance and sent them to live on the earth (Qur'an 2:37–38).
What children learn from this story
- Pride is wrong; Iblis was sent away because he thought he was better.
- Shaytan tries to trick us, so we listen to Allah.
- When we make a mistake, we say sorry to Allah and try again.
- A short du'a to learn by heart and say when we have done something wrong.
How to use it
Print it and read it together, a few pages at a time. Point to the pictures and ask your child what is happening. On the du'a page, say the du'a slowly together. Use the "Talk about it" questions at the end, then let your child colour in the last page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this story from the Qur'an?
Yes. Allah tells the story of Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) in several places, including Surah al-Baqarah (2:30–38), Surah al-A'raf (7:11–25) and Surah Ta-Ha (20:115–123).
What age is this storybook for?
It is best for children aged 4 to 9. Younger children can listen and look at the pictures, and older children can read it by themselves.
What du'a is in the book?
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa il-lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasirin: "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will surely be among the losers." The Arabic, transliteration and meaning are on page 10 and page 13.
Are there pictures of people or animals in the book?
No. The pictures show the earth, the garden, clay, plants, a tree, the sea and the sky, each made in a different handmade art style. There are no pictures of any living being.
Is it free?
Yes. Download the A4 or US Letter PDF and print it at home or in class.
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