Hamza Attends a Janaza

Helping Children Understand Life and Loss

Hamza’s usual fun Saturday is cancelled when his family receives the sad news that Uncle Sameer has died. Follow Hamza through the day as he learns about the various aspects of a janaza. This story is a gentle introduction to attending an Islamic funeral, told from a child’s perspective. It familiarises children with the etiquettes and some of the rituals surrounding a funeral and provides an opportunity for important discussions around death and the afterlife in an age-appropriate manner.

Title: Hamza Attends a Janaza
Author: Shabana Hussain
Publisher: Kube Publishing
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Recommended Age: 4–8 years
Themes: Death and the afterlife, Islamic funeral (janazah), empathy, understanding loss, Islamic practices