Prophet Salih and the She-Camel: A Free Qur'an Storybook for Kids
The story of Prophet Salih (peace be upon him) and the she-camel of Allah, told simply for children, with pictures, his words to learn and a colouring page.
Updated 25 October 2026
15 pagesStorybook
A4 & US Letterprint at home
Ages 4–9best for
10–15 minutestime it takesThe people of Thamud carved their homes out of the mountains, and Allah gave them gardens, springs and date palms. But they became proud and worshipped idols. Allah sent Prophet Salih (peace be upon him) to call them back to Allah, and when they asked for a sign, Allah sent them a special she-camel. They were told to share the water with her and not to harm her.
This storybook tells the story in simple sentences, one picture to a page, so young children can follow along. Children learn to thank Allah for His gifts, to be kind to animals, and to listen when they are called to do good.
At the end there are three questions to talk about together, the words of Prophet Salih from the Qur'an in Arabic with transliteration and meaning, and a page to colour in.
How to use it well
- 1The people of Thamud
They carved homes out of the mountains, and Allah gave them gardens, springs and date palms (Qur'an 26:146–149).
- 2Prophet Salih calls them
Allah sent Prophet Salih (peace be upon him) to tell them to worship Allah alone and ask for His forgiveness (Qur'an 11:61).
- 3The sign from Allah
They asked for a sign, and Allah sent a special she-camel: "This is the she-camel of Allah, a sign for you" (Qur'an 11:64).
- 4Sharing the water
The water was shared: one day for the she-camel and one day for the people (Qur'an 26:155).
- 5The warning
The most wicked of them killed the she-camel, and Prophet Salih told them they had three days (Qur'an 11:65, 91:12–14).
- 6The believers are saved
Allah's punishment came, their homes stood empty, and Allah saved Prophet Salih and the believers (Qur'an 11:66–68).
What children learn from this story
- Everything we have is a gift from Allah, so we thank Him.
- Be kind to animals and share what we have.
- Listen when someone calls us to do good.
- Allah is always near, and He answers our du'as.
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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 page 4, read Prophet Salih's words 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 Salih (peace be upon him) and the people of Thamud in Surah al-A'raf (7:73–79), Surah Hud (11:61–68), Surah ash-Shu'ara (26:141–159) and Surah ash-Shams (91:11–15).
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 words from the Qur'an are in the book?
Fastaghfiruhu thumma tubu ilayh. Inna rabbi qaribum mujib: "So ask Him to forgive you, then turn back to Him. Truly, my Lord is near, and He answers." The Arabic, transliteration and meaning are on page 4 and page 13.
Are there pictures of people in the book?
No. The pictures show the carved city, the well, the great rock and the she-camel. 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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