Prophet Ayyub and His Patience: A Free Qur'an Storybook for Kids
The story of Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him), told simply for children with pictures, his du'a from the Qur'an and a colouring page.
Updated 25 October 2026
15 pagesStorybook
A4 & US Letterprint at home
Ages 4–9best for
10–15 minutestime it takesAllah gave Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him) many blessings: fields, flocks, wealth and a loving family. Then Allah tested him. He lost his wealth and his family, and he became ill for a long time. Through it all he stayed patient and never complained about Allah.
Then he called out to his Lord with a short, beautiful du'a. Allah answered him at once: a cool spring burst from the ground, his illness was taken away, and his family was given back to him, and the same again with them. In the Qur'an Allah says: "We found him patient. What an excellent servant!"
At the end there are three questions to talk about together, the du'a of Prophet Ayyub (21:83) in Arabic with transliteration and meaning, and a page to colour in.
How to use it well
- 1A thankful servant
Allah gave Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him) many blessings, and he thanked Allah for all of them.
- 2The test
His wealth and family were taken, and he became ill for a long time, but he never complained (Qur'an 21:83).
- 3His du'a
"Hardship has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of all who show mercy" (Qur'an 21:83).
- 4The spring
Allah told him to strike the ground with his foot, and cool water burst out to wash and drink (Qur'an 38:42).
- 5Allah's mercy
Allah healed him and gave back his family, and the same again with them (Qur'an 21:84, 38:43).
- 6An excellent servant
"We found him patient. What an excellent servant!" (Qur'an 38:44).
What children learn from this story
- Thank Allah for every blessing, big or small.
- When things are hard, be patient and do not complain about Allah.
- Call on Allah: He is the Most Merciful and He hears every du'a.
- After hardship, Allah brings ease.
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How to use it
Print it and read it together, a page or two at a time. When you reach the du'a, say it slowly together and let your child repeat it. Use the "Talk about it" questions at the end, then let your child colour in the last page. The du'a is a good one to teach for whenever something feels hard.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this story from the Qur'an?
Yes. Allah tells us about Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him) in Surah al-Anbiya (21:83-84) and Surah Sad (38:41-44).
What is the du'a of Prophet Ayyub?
Anni massaniyad-durru wa anta arhamur-rahimin: "Hardship has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of all who show mercy" (Qur'an 21:83). The Arabic, transliteration and meaning are on page 9 and page 13.
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.
Are there pictures of people in the book?
No. The pictures show a palm tree, fields, a family meal, a pomegranate, a sandstorm, a jar, an autumn path, the night sky, a lake, a spring, a stream and a harvest. There are no people or faces.
Is it free to print?
Yes. Download the A4 or US Letter PDF and print as many copies as you like for your family, class or masjid.
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