Hamza's usual fun Saturday is cancelled when his family receives the sad news that Uncle Sameer has died. Follow Hamza through the day as he learns about the various aspects of a janaza.
This story is a gentle introduction to attending an Islamic funeral, told from a child's perspective. It familiarises children with the etiquettes and some of the rituals surrounding a funeral and provides an opportunity for important discussions around death and the afterlife in an age-appropriate manner.
ISBN: | 9780860378938 |
Publication date: | 22nd August 2023 |
Author: | Shabana Hussain |
Illustrator: | Atefeh Mohammadzadeh |
Publisher: | Kube Publishing an imprint of Kube Publishing Ltd |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 38 pages |
Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction PSHE: Bereavement and Grief |