This reference tool, which is a humble attempt to place before the English-speaking Muslim children a number of basic Islamic teachings and concepts, is primarily aimed at children of age ten years and over and presents topics in an easy-to-use alphabetical format. It also covers a wide range of topics and features cross-references which draw attention to related subjects. Given the fact that some of these Islamic teachings and concepts have been forgotten by many Muslims, and given the fact that some of them have been given wrong definitions or interpretations by some non-Muslims, either deliberately or out of ignorance, an effort has been made here to present these teachings and concepts in their true light and clear picture. The definitions cover a wide range of concepts as well as some of the well-known Prophets and Messengers of Allah, may Allah's peace be upon them all, the significance of certain important Islamic occasions, the benefits of the observance of certain practices and a short biography of the four rightly-guided caliphs who helped shape the destiny of the new faith. Even though the present reference guide is designed specifically for Muslim children, readers and students of all ages and different faiths who wish to learn more about the world's fastest-growing religion will certainly find it enlightening and highly informative.

 Islam is a religion of peace, justice and humanism. These qualities apply not only to human beings but also to animals. Islam opposes to cruelty to animals in any form. This narrative takes us through a journey on a hot and sultry day when the greedy merchant keeps whipping his horse to make it run faster.

 Publisher?s Note

In the series of our books for the Muslim children, we are trying to present all the important aspects of Islam in a very easy way, so that children may, learn them without any difficulty.

The present book is on the manners of eating and drinking. All the relevant Hadeeths and Verses have been put together, inviting Muslim children to act upon them and acquire the good manners and traits of Islam.

We hope that children will find these books very interesting to read and understand and very useful to earn rewards by acting upon them.

As the children are the future of Islam, we should provide them with the best possible guidance to make them into better Muslims in their growing age.

It is a truism that good books are a better companion for children, and parents should strive to provide them with such books whenever they can. They should also encourage their children to read them and act upon them.