Level 5 Phonics Book, Written by Nana Abenia The Day We Started to Pray – A Phonics Book for Muslim Kids Help your child thrive in both deen and dunyah —with this beautiful decodable story that teaches the “ay” sound while nurturing the habit of salah . Join Aneesa and Bilal on their seventh birthday as they learn to pray with love, guidance, and a little wobble along the way. ✨ Key phonics focus: Target Digraph: ay - Other sounds reviewed: ure, ur - Sight & Tricky Words (Iqra Words): one, old, said, every, what, some, saw, when, surah’s This book is gentle, faith-filled, and designed to support early readers—including those with dyslexia or literacy difficulties —through simple text, repetition, and strong Islamic values. Use it at home or in class—there’s space for discussion, reflection, and guided questions. Let every child feel seen in their journey to read.