A Fish in a Basket: The Story of Prophet Musa and al-Khaḍir

Safiyya asks hard questions. On their long walks together her father answers them with stories from the Qur'an, and one day he tells her the story of Prophet Musa and al-Khadir. From it she is reminded that a spiritual journey takes humility and patience, and that there is more to life than meets the eye.

A Fish in a Basket is an illustrated chapter book by Muizz Rafique, with pictures by Aisha Changezi. Prolance recommends it for ages seven and up.

What's inside

• The Qur'an's story of Musa and al-Khadir, told by a father to his daughter
• An illustrated chapter book, 74 pages
• Recommended by the publisher for ages 7 and up

Who it's for

Children who have moved on from picture books and are ready for a longer story, and families who read a chapter together at night. It suits a child who asks why, and a parent looking for a way into the stories of Surah al-Kahf.

Every order supports CelebrateMercy's free programs on the life of the Prophet ﷺ.