With beautiful illustrations and charming text, The Flying Carpet storybook takes young readers on an epic journey across different terrains and regions, until it reaches its conclusion at a very special destination.

This story will have children gripped and will inspire a love for Salah and a newfound perspective on the prayer mat.

Context to the Story

Prayer is the Ascension of the Believer

In this story, Anisah observes her older brother, Adam, performing prayer (Salah) and narrates the imaginary journey that his prayer mat (the flying carpet) takes them on as he prays.

Adam and Anisah leave their homes behind and adventure through dangerous and beautiful terrains on their journey to the Ka’bah in Makkah.

On the way, they cross over the Bridge of Siraat, smell the fragrance of Paradise and even prostrate under the Throne.

The Flying Carpet aims to inspire children to fall in love with the magic of prayer as well as encourage parents and older siblings to create an environment at home where children see them enjoying this act of worship.

Developing Character Strengths

Exploration: Being curious and finding out new information by searching and investigating.

Discussion Time Questions

As your children explore the world of prayer with Adam and Anisah, encourage them to look deeper into the story by discussing questions such as:

• What is Adam doing on the flying carpet whilst Anisah plays?

• Who do you think the dragon is and what is it doing?

• If you had a flying carpet, where would you like it to take you?

Further discussion questions can be found at the back of the book.

Learning through Practice

Challenges & Activity Ideas

Complete the following activities to bring the story of The Flying Carpet to life.

• Draw and design your own flying carpet or build one using sticks and leaves.

• Name and identify the positions of Salah that can be seen in the story.

• Create a clock to work out the different prayer times.

• Create a sticker chart to record how many prayers you complete together in a week.

Further activity suggestions can be found at the back of the book.

“A lovely book, which we all enjoyed page by page! The overall message is such an important one and was told in the imaginative way that young children enjoy.” -Parent

Recommended Age: 3+