Tales of the Lantern

Tales of the Lantern

30 Episodes

Uncle Misbah shares stories rooted in Arab heritage. Every episode introduces important figures and key values that impacted the course of Arab history.

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Tales of the Lantern
  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 1

    Episode 1

    The story tells the tale of the journey of a young boy named Radwan and his father’s friend Abu al-Nadr. Abu al-Nadr took Radwan with him on his travels to gain experience and have adventures in life, and through this, Radwan learns how to face life and its difficulties. However, when it is time ...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 2

    Episode 2

    The Journey, part 2: Imaginary Dinars

    The story tells the tale of the journey of a young boy named Radwan and his father’s friend Abu al-Nadr. Abu al-Nadr took Radwan with him on his travels to gain experience and have adventures in life, and through this, Radwan learns how to face life and its ...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 3

    Episode 3

    The Greedy Merchant part 1
    A story that reveals the consequences of the actions of a greedy merchant. The merchant unveiled his greedy side when dealing with an old man who promised him half of a treasure of which only he knew the location of. The merchant, however, overcome with greed, took more...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 4

    Episode 4

    The Greedy Merchant part 2
    A story that reveals the consequences of the actions of a greedy merchant. The merchant unveiled his greedy side when dealing with an old man who promised him half of a treasure of which only he knew the location of. The merchant, however, overcome with greed, took more...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 5

    Episode 5

    The Arrogant Princess: Fate, part 1

    The wisdom noted from the episode about the arrogant princess is that we are all human beings and people, and we should not make fun of anyone regardless of their appearance or what they do for a living.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 6

    Episode 6

    The Arrogant Princess, part 2

    The wisdom noted from the episode about the arrogant princess is that we are all human beings and people, and we should not make fun of anyone regardless of their appearance or what they do for a living.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 7

    Episode 7

    Happiness and the Spoon of Oil
    The episode discusses the story of an affluent merchant who had a young son who was burdened by sorrow. There was seemingly no means of brightening his mood. Therefore, the merchant takes his son to the palace of al-Hakim to reveal the secret of happiness to him.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 8

    Episode 8

    The ingenuity of the Sons of Nizar, part 1
    This modern story about the resourcefulness of the Arabs and their knowledge of their environment. It also addresses the conflict of the sons of Nizar regarding their inheritance. They were directed to the Judge Al-Afa’ al-Jarhami in Najran, for him to j...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 9

    Episode 9

    The ingenuity of the Sons of Nizar, part 2
    This modern story about the resourcefulness of the Arabs and their knowledge of their environment. It also addresses the conflict of the sons of Nizar regarding their inheritance. They were directed to the Judge Al-Afa’ al-Jarhami in Najran, for him to j...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 10

    Episode 10

    Prisoner of the Well, part 1 : Know Your Enemy
    A story from recollections of history about the consequences of treason.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 11

    Episode 11

    Prisoner of the Well, part 2: Dangerous Information
    A story from recollections of history about the consequences of treason.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 12

    Episode 12

    Prisoner of the Well, part 3: Rescue Operation
    A story from recollections of history about the consequences of treason.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 13

    Episode 13

    Consoler of the Nobles, part 1: A Painful Loss

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 14

    Episode 14

    Consoler of the Nobles, part 2: The Walis Meet

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 15

    Episode 15

    Consoler of the Nobles, part 3: The Huge Mistake
    A story from recollections of heritage about luck and working hard.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 16

    Episode 16

    Wonderland Forest, part 1: The Stubborn Tree
    A story that highlights the true meaning of taking responsibility, being punctual, knowing the value of time, and the necessity of managing it properly. Through Qasim’s journey with his brothers, Karem and Kazem, we will experience an exciting and adve...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 17

    Episode 17

    Wonderland Forest, part 2: The Dwarf
    A story that highlights the true meaning of taking responsibility, being punctual, knowing the value of time, and the necessity of managing it properly. Through Qasim’s journey with his brothers, Karem and Kazem, we will experience an exciting and adventurous ...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 18

    Episode 18

    Wonderland Forest, part 3: Condition Impossible
    A story that highlights the true meaning of taking responsibility, being punctual, knowing the value of time, and the necessity of managing it properly. Through Qasim’s journey with his brothers, Karem and Kazem, we will experience an exciting and a...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 19

    Episode 19

    Wonderland Forest, part 4: The Big Man
    A story that highlights the true meaning of taking responsibility, being punctual, knowing the value of time, and the necessity of managing it properly. Through Qasim’s journey with his brothers, Karem and Kazem, we will experience an exciting and adventurou...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 20

    Episode 20

    Wonderland Forest, part 5: The Awaited Reward
    A story that highlights the true meaning of taking responsibility, being punctual, knowing the value of time, and the necessity of managing it properly. Through Qasim’s journey with his brothers, Karem and Kazem, we will experience an exciting and adv...

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 21

    Episode 21

    Adnan’s Five Dirhams, part 1: Lazy Adnan
    A story from recollections of history about luck and working hard.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 22

    Episode 22

    Adnan’s Five Dirhams, part 2: The Monkey Seller
    A story from recollections of history about luck and working hard.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 23

    Episode 23

    Adnan’s Five Dirhams, part 3: The Pirates
    A story from recollections of history about luck and working hard.

  • Tales of the Lantern | Season 1 | Episode 24

    Episode 24

    Adnan’s Five Dirhams, part 4: The The Big Box
    A story from recollections of history about luck and working hard.