"When Muhammad gets a special salat rug on his seventh birthday, he is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at him and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad? From two powerhouse creators comes an empowering story about an important part of Islamic faith that many Muslim children cherish but might be scared to share."--Provided by publisher.
year: 2023
call number/section: 1000
subjects: prayer, juvenile fiction, salat, islam, customs and practices, courage, fear, picture books for children, muslims, fiction, prayers, rugs, picture books, rugs and carpets, picture books
Editions
Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah
"When Muhammad gets a special salat rug on his seventh birthday, he is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at him and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad? From two powerhouse creators comes an empowering story about an important part of Islamic faith that many Muslim children cherish but might be scared to share."--Provided by publisher.
Schools: 6
Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah
Random House Studio (2023)
"A boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day---and he's worried about being seen praying at school . . . In the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray"--Provided by publisher.
Schools: 7