Hamza Attends A Janaza

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.

There's a helpful section at the end which includes a glossary of words, discussion points for parents to use with their children, the duas around death as well ahadith.

About the Author

Shabana Hussain is a teacher from Lancashire who writes faith-inspired children's picture books. Through representation, she hopes to help young readers feel empowered and confident to embrace their unique culture, and individual identity and spread kindness. Author: Shabana Hussain Illustrator: Atefeh Mohammadzadeh Format: Hardback Pages: 37 Published: 2022 ISBN: 9780860378938 Dimensions: 15 x 23 x 1.5 cm