| These Islamic books for kids are based upon a | | | | Shahadah which states that there is no God but |
| young Muslim boy (Zaahir) and his furry friend | | | | Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of |
| (Jamel the Camel). Through both these | | | | Allah. |
| characters, children experience the pleasure and | | | | Similarly children are taught that Muslims work to |
| joy of the beautiful Hajj journey. at the end of | | | | earn Heaven by praying to the Creator and doing |
| the book there are games and activities which | | | | good deeds. The basic foundation of this is the |
| children can perform. There is also a Zaahir and | | | | belief in God. Children can achieve the reward of |
| Jamel quiz along with a glossary with notable | | | | Paradise if they start their journey to get there |
| terms.This Islamic book series aims at raising the | | | | by believing in God. |
| next generation with morals and values. Teaching | | | | The Surah Al-Fatiha or "The Opening" is recited by |
| Islam to children is turned into an interesting | | | | Muslims at least seventeen times every day |
| task. The books come in paperback covers with | | | | during obligatory prayers or salah. This chapter of |
| pages full of pictures.Through this series we also | | | | the Quran has been referred to as "Umm |
| get a perspective on God. He is shown as having | | | | Ul-Kitab" or "The Mother of the Book". |
| no partners, no help and no aide. He is also shown | | | | This is some of the information that children learn |
| as a Merciful King who must always be obeyed. | | | | from the quiz section of these books. They are |
| There are many ways in which a Muslim can | | | | further asked some direct questions. For example |
| show his belief in God. The first is to follow his | | | | what is the Muslim place of worship called? how |
| commands and the example of Prophet | | | | do Muslims line up for Salaah? what are three |
| Muhammad. Islam is taught to children through | | | | manners for visiting the Masjid? etc. There is a |
| these books as being full of goodness, honour, | | | | separate section which deals with manners at the |
| morals, love and truth. | | | | mosque. The basic question asked is what do we |
| These books also show that there is no magic or | | | | do in the House of Allah? |
| secret to Islam. The first pillar of the faith is the | | | | |