Zahirah Lynn Eppard

“Aunty Hiba” Masood is no stranger to Sound Vision’s children’s programming.

Good writers provide an invaluable service. They craft essays, books, novels, and poems that bring light to new perspectives, share knowledge, inspire reflection, and lend support to souls who are ailing. Some have innate talents and others need nurturing, needling, nudging, and then some.

“The janaza was today. There are no words yet there is so much to say.”

The dynamics in a family where the adults practice different faiths can be quite challenging. Made from the Same Dough offers a first-hand look at how those differences can also cause anxiety, even for our children.

When I first saw the title of this book, it drew a smile. As a Muslim convert, a reference to the “teapot” resonates. What I didn’t expect to find upon further investigation was a fully comprehensive resource on the topic of potty training from an Islamic perspective.

There was once a time when it was difficult to find children’s book that featured Muslim characters and Islamic guidance.