By Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (author) , Hatem Aly (illustrator)
"An empowering story of faith and bravery"
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It’s Muhammad’s birthday and his daddy has a special present for him. It’s a salat rug. ‘You’re seven now’, his smiling daddy says, ‘Old enough to pray five times a day.’ Muhammad is excited about his gift with its ‘fuzzy patterns and gold stitching’.
He takes care with the preparations to pray and is ready to find a quiet place for salat at school. But he’s shy about asking the teacher and can’t help but remember when some teenagers laughed at his dad as he prayed in the open.
Going out that night in their ice cream van, they encounter more unfriendly passers-by but inspired by his dad’s devotion, Muhammad finds the courage to join him, ‘we’re just ice-cream men praying’, and they’re left to continue in peace. Next day, Muhammad is able to talk to his teacher. The story is told with wonderful clarity and simplicity, and young readers will understand exactly how Muhammad feels, the importance of salat, and his love for his brave, joyful daddy.
Hatem Aly’s illustrations make it even more appealing to children while an author’s note explains what salat is, the times and names of the prayers, and other terms used.
Find the bravery to celebrate your beliefs and cultural traditions without fear of judgement.
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When Muhammad turns seven, his father gifts him his very first salat rug to pray with. Muhammad is excited to begin his salat journey, but is more comfortable silently praying in secret, afraid of the judgement he sees his dad receive when he prays in public. Can Muhammad learn to be brave and embrace his salat practice instead of hiding it from the world?
An uplifting journey of learning to be proud in one's faith, without fearing what othersmay say or think. A book that celebrates Islamic faith in our community
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow M.S.Ed, is a Philadelphia-based educator and children’s book author. A curriculum writer and former English teacher, she has educated children and teens in traditional and alternative learning settings for 15 years. As an inaugural AMAL fellow with the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), she developed foundational curricular frameworks for youth and adult anti-racist programming. Her picture books and short stories, which feature young Black and Muslim protagonists, have been recognized as the best in children’s literature by Time Magazine, Read Across America, and NPR.
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Find the bravery to celebrate your beliefs and cultural traditions without fear of judgement. When Muhammad turns seven, his father gifts him his very first salat rug to pray with.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Salat in Secret and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Salat in Secret features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), PSHE: Bullying and Discrimination, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Stories about Family and Friends, World Religions, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Salat in Secret was written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and published by Andersen Press an imprint of Andersen Press Ltd
Salat in Secret has 40 pages
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