mosques

Illuminates the lives and beliefs of six young Muslims, highlighting the historic mosques in which they play. Follows each individual on their pilgrimage to Mecca, the Muslim holy city, and provides a brief overview of Islam as a whole.

"Ammi has a special visitor, her friend who is an architect and is designing a new mosque. Nadia and Nadir give their suggestions for a playroom and a reading nook at the new Islamic center and learn about Islamic art and architecture"--Back cover.

Written in the cumulative style of "The House that Jack Built," this picture book builds a rhythmic list of reasons a young Muslim boy, Kamal, loves going to his masjid on Fridays for Jumu'ah prayer.

"Did you know that a mosque is a building of worship for followers of Islam? Imams lead prayers at the mosque. find out more in . . . [this book]"--Back cover.

"A . . . picture book based on the true story of the Midnight Sun Mosque that traveled 4,000 kilometers across Canada to become one of the most northern mosques in the Arctic Circle"--Provided by publisher.

"No matter who you are or where you're from, step in and discover all the rituals and wonders of the mosque, from grandmothers reading lines of the Qur'an and the imam telling stories of living as one to meeting new friends and learning to help others, mosques are centers for friendship, community, and love"--Jacket flap.

Reveals the methods and materials used to construct a mosque in late-sixteenth century Turkey.

Over 1,400 years ago, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad gave way to a community of followers who have since grown to the second-largest religion in the world today. The word "Islam" itself means "submission," and Muslims are those who submit themselves to the teachings of Muhammad and the Koran. Introduces readers to the primary beliefs and practices of a widely misunderstood religion, including the role of prayer, Mecca, and holidays such as Ramadan. In addition to its history, there is a spread dedicated to the important role of Muslim-Americans in U.S. society.

Three friends--a Christian, a Jew, and a Muslim--who played together as children in the gardens of Cordoba's beautiful mosque, come together as adults to appeal to the Spanish king who has conquered the city to reconsider his plans to tear down the Great Mosque and replace it with a church.

This book describes the various customs and traditions of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world and how social and political influences have shaped these observances.