The Masjid Kamal Loves

By Ashley Franklin, Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator)

A boy's joy grows with each visit to his beloved masjid for Friday prayers.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Every Friday, Kamal's heart dances with joy as he heads to the masjid for Jumu'ah prayer. It's a place of friendship, community, and spiritual teachings that fill him with happiness. Inspired by a classic nursery rhyme, this vibrant tale captures Kamal's love for his faith and the cherished moments at the masjid. What makes this day so special for Kamal? Discover the rhythmic reasons that make his Fridays unforgettable.

From the publisher

From the author of Not Quite Snow White comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of Mommy’s Khimar and Abdul’s Story. Friday is Kamal’s favorite day of the week because he gets to go to the masjid for Jumu’ah prayer. The masjid is where he can be with his friends, hear the teachings of the imam, and pray with the community that he loves so dearly. He just can’t help the bounce in his step, the smile on his face, or the joy bubbling up in his chest every time Friday rolls around! Inspired by the famous nursery rhyme “This Is the House That Jack Built,” each spread in this buoyant picture book builds on the rhythmic list of things Kamal loves about the masjid.

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