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Name: Time to pray
Author: Maha Addasi

In "Time to Pray," young Yasmin visits her grandmother and discovers the beautiful rhythm of Muslim daily prayers. Her grandmother teaches Yasmin the prayers, creates special prayer garments, and gifts her a meaningful token to help her remember to pray throughout the day. The book presents the lessons in both English and Arabic, supplemented with information about prayer customs and traditions. The story offers a heartfelt introduction to Islamic practices for young readers, encouraging both cultural understanding and religious devotion through a relatable grandmother–granddaughter relationship.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Maha Addasi

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