The children awoke bright and early on Eid morning. Abdur-Rahman and Nana soon set off for to the musjid for Fajr salaah. Khaira read her Fajr alongside… Read more “Chapter Ten”

Nani completed her Fajr Salaah and made Salaam. She then looked over at Khaira and Abdur- Rahmaan sitting besides her, on their own little musallahs. It always… Read more “Chapter Nine”

Nani opened the suitcase containing the children’s toys, books and games and let out a small scream of shock at the sight staring back at her. Nani… Read more “Chapter Eight”

Khaira slipped on shoes and wore her burqi before searching for Huda, to put on her own little burqi for her. Although Huda was only two, Mummy… Read more “Chapter Seven”

Must I tell you all a story about saying “Alhamdulillah?” Nani asked. Khaira and Abdur- Rahman nodded eagerly while Huda, still seated on Nani’s lap, happily copied… Read more “Chapter Six”

“I caught you!” Abdur Rahman screamed with glee as he caught hold of Nana. He pulled off the blindfold he was wearing and handed it over to… Read more “CHAPTER FIVE”

The children awoke the next morning in strange beds and were sad. They missed their parents and missed their own home. Then they remembered the story that… Read more “Chapter Four”

“Long long ago,” Nani began, “thousands of years before we were even born, there lived a boy called Ibraheem. He was very, very clever and was always… Read more “CHAPTER THREE”

Huda had temporarily forgotten about her parents, during the day, distracted by her siblings. However when night fell, she cried alot and no amount of pacifying could… Read more “CHAPTER TWO”

Khaira, Huda and Abdur- Rahman crowded close together as they watched their parent’s car drive away out of sight. Khaira held Huda’s hand tightly, trying to make… Read more “CHAPTER ONE.”