How One Mother and Her Son with Down Syndrome from Bradford Are Spreading the Love of Salah

A small act of kindness can create ripples far beyond what we ever imagine. Sometimes, a simple gift, a heartfelt gesture, or a moment of generosity can open doors we never even knew existed.

At My Salah Mat, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to connect with their faith—regardless of their abilities. That’s why when we heard about Shabana (Shabs) and her 15-year-old son, Eisa, we knew we had to be part of their incredible journey.

A Mother, A Son, and a Mission of Love

Eisa is a teenager with Down syndrome whose love for Salah is something truly special. Over the years, he has found joy and connection using our interactive prayer mat, helping him engage with prayer in a way that is both meaningful and accessible. But what makes this story even more beautiful is how he and his mother, Shabs, have turned their personal experience into something greater.

Together, they’ve been gifting interactive prayer mats to children with disabilities, children with additional needs—children who deserve the same joy and connection to Allah that Eisa has found.

What started as just a few donations has now become a growing movement.

From One Gift to Many—The Birth of a Movement

What began as a simple act of kindness—a mother and son gifting prayer mats to children with additional needs—has now turned into something much bigger. Shabs isn’t just donating mats; she’s leading a movement.

Through her and Eisa’s efforts, people from all over have been inspired to contribute. Donations have poured in, support keeps growing, and more children are gaining access to a tool that makes learning Salah easier and more engaging.

What started with just a few mats has now led to over 60 interactive prayer mats being distributed, giving more children the opportunity to experience the beauty of Salah in a way that works for them.

But this is just the beginning.

Shabs is paving the way for more accessibility in Islamic education, raising awareness and showing that no child should feel left out when it comes to their connection with Allah. With every donation, every shared story, and every prayer mat gifted, this movement grows stronger.

Salah is for everyone—and thanks to Shabs and Eisa, more children than ever are getting the chance to embrace it.

Keep up to date Shab and Eisa!

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How You Can Help

The beauty of this story is that anyone can be part of it. If you’d like to support this initiative and help gift an interactive prayer mat to a child with disabilities, you can donate directly through Shabs and Eisa’s Instagram or TikTok page which is linked above.

To Shabs and Eisa—you are an inspiration. May Allah bless you both, put barakah in your efforts, and continue to open doors for every child to experience the beauty of Salah.

Help Gift a Prayer Mat to a Child in Need! 🤲

Every child deserves the joy of Salah, but for children with disabilities, learning to pray can be challenging. Shabs and her 15-year-old son, Eisa, who has Down syndrome, are on a mission—gifting interactive prayer mats to children with additional needs, making Salah accessible for all.

📢 Over 60 prayer mats have already been gifted—but many more children are waiting. You can be part of this movement!

💛 Donate now & help give a child the gift of prayer:
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No contribution is too small. Every donation makes a difference.

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