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I Can Make Du'a Anywhere! by Ibrahim, Yasmin (2010) Board book
This is one of the I Can Series of books that introduces and illustrates some basic yet important concepts and terms for young Muslim children. These are explained with reference to their everyday life and in the settings with which children are familiar. In simple, easy-to-understand language the series presents Islam as a living reality to be experienced in daily life. It answers many questions about Islam as faith which arise in the young, curious minds.For ages 3-5 years and the young at heart.I Can Make Du'a Anywhere! teaches us that in our everyday lives, we should always turn to Allah, seeking His help and thanking Him for all the things He gives us. Praying to Him makes our lives more meaningful and satisfying.
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First published January 1, 2010
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September 7, 2019
I can make du'a before I travel to ask Allah to keep me safe and sound." / "I can make du'a to ask Allah to help me when I am lost and want to be found."
This is one of the I Can series books from The Islamic Foundation. Like each of the books, it talks about how you can do an act of 'ibadah in all different places and circumstances. This one talks about du'a, the ritual ones like before eating and the impromptu ones when in need. I love the concept of this book, teaching your children from a young age that they have a connection to Allah at all times ans can talk to Him whenever they want.
As usual, the front cover doesn't look very appealing. The font and style of the graphics are very disjointed and look like they're from the 80's or something. However the illustrations themselves in the book are so cute and detailed that little ones really love them.
The rhythm of the rhyming is also very off. The sentences are just too wordy and sometimes a different length to the line they need to rhyme with. E.g. "I can make du'a when I wear new clothes so cheerful and bright. / I can make du'a before I sleep. Good night!" It makes it very difficult to read smoothly. After a few more reads I'll probably figure out how to change the wording for it to flow as I have done with the other books.
Content wise, I also had a major issue with the page that says "I can made du'a when bowing my head in salat to ask Allah for everything." I'm assuming the author is talking about making du'a in sujood but the picture shows a girl in rukoo'. It implies you can make freestyle du'a when in rukoo' which, as far as I understand, is not appropriate.
I would really love for The Islamic Foundation to remake this series with new covers and the writing edited for better flow. I feel like they could really be so wonderful if done right.
This is one of the I Can series books from The Islamic Foundation. Like each of the books, it talks about how you can do an act of 'ibadah in all different places and circumstances. This one talks about du'a, the ritual ones like before eating and the impromptu ones when in need. I love the concept of this book, teaching your children from a young age that they have a connection to Allah at all times ans can talk to Him whenever they want.
As usual, the front cover doesn't look very appealing. The font and style of the graphics are very disjointed and look like they're from the 80's or something. However the illustrations themselves in the book are so cute and detailed that little ones really love them.
The rhythm of the rhyming is also very off. The sentences are just too wordy and sometimes a different length to the line they need to rhyme with. E.g. "I can make du'a when I wear new clothes so cheerful and bright. / I can make du'a before I sleep. Good night!" It makes it very difficult to read smoothly. After a few more reads I'll probably figure out how to change the wording for it to flow as I have done with the other books.
Content wise, I also had a major issue with the page that says "I can made du'a when bowing my head in salat to ask Allah for everything." I'm assuming the author is talking about making du'a in sujood but the picture shows a girl in rukoo'. It implies you can make freestyle du'a when in rukoo' which, as far as I understand, is not appropriate.
I would really love for The Islamic Foundation to remake this series with new covers and the writing edited for better flow. I feel like they could really be so wonderful if done right.
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