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Title: Nani’s Hajj Gifts - Hardcover
Author: Marzieh Abbas
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Publisher: Ruqaya's Bookshelf (Canada)
Age: 4+
When Nani returns from Hajj with special gifts, Zahra’s excitement turns into longing. She can't stop thinking about her brother Ali's gift, a glow-in-the-dark tasbih. When temptation gets the better of her, she secretly tries to get her hands on it. But disaster strikes when the tasbih breaks in her hands. Now Zahra faces a difficult choice: hide what happened or find the courage to tell the truth before Ali finds out.
What do the lessons of Hajj look like at home?
Hajj teaches Muslims about honesty, patience, forgiveness, and turning back to Allah when we make mistakes. Through Zahra's relatable struggle, children discover that doing the right thing isn't always easy—but it is always worth it. Filled with warmth and meaningful lessons, this story helps young readers understand that mistakes do not define us. What matters is how we respond to them.
About The Author
Marzieh Abbas is a baker turned award-winning author. She loves adding magic to her creations, from a seven-layered rainbow cake to the books she writes for children all over the world. Her work is inspired by her Pakistani culture and Muslim heritage. Marzieh is a book mentor, a teacher, and a book reviewer. She is the author of several picture books, board books, and the middle grade novel, Aarzu All Around. She lives in Pakistan with her husband and children and a growing collection of sparkly tasbihs.
