What is This Is Why We Pray about?
This Is Why We Pray is a children's story-based introduction to Islam, with a focus on the Five Pillars, salah, and dua. It teaches these ideas through a family story, simple explanations, and follow-up activities.
Does this book explain why Muslims pray?
Yes. The book explains that salah helps Muslims stay connected to Allah, show gratitude, and pause throughout the day to pray no matter where they are.
What does This Is Why We Pray teach kids about Islam?
It teaches the Five Pillars of Islam, what salah is, how to prepare for prayer, how prayer works step by step, and what dua means. It also includes lessons about gratitude, kindness, and helping others.
Does the book explain the Five Pillars of Islam for children?
Yes. It introduces shahada, salah, zakat, siyam, and Hajj in simple language and shows what each one means through examples from family life.
Does this book show kids how to pray salah step by step?
Yes. It walks through getting ready for salah, including wudu, and then explains the prayer sequence step by step, from intention and Surah al-Fatihah to ruku, sujud, Tashahhud, and Tasleem.
Does the book explain wudu before prayer?
Yes. It gives a clear list of the wudu steps, including washing the hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head, ears, and feet before salah.
Will kids learn about dua in this book?
Yes. The book explains that dua is talking to Allah outside of salah and says children can make dua anytime, in any language that is easy for them.
Does This Is Why We Pray include activities for kids?
Yes. Each chapter includes activities, discussion prompts, and ideas families can do together, such as making a gratitude journal, decorating a salah space, or practicing the Five Pillars through songs and play.
Is this book meant to be read with a grown-up?
Yes. The book includes a letter to grown-ups and encourages adults to read with children, talk through the story, and help with the activities at the end of each chapter.
Can kids read This Is Why We Pray on their own?
Yes, some kids can read it on their own, but the book also says it can be read with the help of a grown-up. Adult support may be especially helpful for questions, discussion, and activity pages.
Is This Is Why We Pray a story or a teaching book?
It is both. The book teaches Islamic concepts through a story about Aliya, Amar, and their family, while also including direct explanations, tips, and learning activities.
Does the book include actual prayers or duas?
Yes. It includes extra duas and prayers at the end, such as Surah al-Fatihah, a morning dua, Ayat al-Kursi, and a dua for health and safety.
Who is This Is Why We Pray for?
It is written for young Muslim children who are learning about Islam, prayer, and talking to Allah. The tone, story format, and family activities make it especially suited to early elementary-age readers and read-aloud use.
Who wrote This Is Why We Pray?
This book was written by Ameenah Muhammad-Diggins. She is an American Muslim author, entrepreneur, and speaker.
Will this book help if I want to teach a child about salah and dua in a simple way?
Yes. The book is designed to introduce salah and dua in child-friendly language, with examples, step-by-step guidance, and conversation starters for families.
