Nine-year-old Rumaisa Haris moves to her grandparents' ancestral house with her family - a place where cats keep kittens under the bathtub, the curtain rod dangerously wobbles if you hit it too hard with a broom to drive away a lizard, and worst, the hot water supply gets cut off in the middle of winter. Since her mother's budget can only handle a few repairs at a time, Rumaisa comes up with a brilliant plan to raise money. Will her secret plan work the way she wants, or will it just fall flat?
Rumaisa's Secret Sadaqah is set in the backdrop of COVID-19 and based on actual events. It aims to teach important concepts of Sadaqah (voluntary charity), being together in hard times, and doing good deeds for Allah only. The story is centered on the act of sadaqah (voluntary charity), presenting Islamic values in a child?friendly way. It reinforces lessons of generosity and empathy, making it both educational and heartwarming.
At 68 pages, the paperback is ideally structured for middle?grade readers - long enough to engage, yet concise enough to maintain interest. Designed for young readers on the go, the estimated dimensions are - 21 14 cm (A5), perfect for backpacks or travel. The paperback format also keeps it affordable and easy to carry.
