In a land far away, where the sun shines bright,
Stood a mosque with minarets reaching for height.
It was a place of worship for those who believe,
In Islam, a faith that they would always receive.

This place was once part of an empire so grand,
Ruled by wise leaders, who governed the land.
They built canals for irrigation, and farms grew,
In the delta where the river flowed anew.

The dunes surrounded the city like a fort,
Protecting it from invaders of all sorts.
But within its walls, life thrived and buzzed,
As people went about their daily tasks and discussed.

In the mosque, people would gather and pray,
And offer their thanks to the divine every day.
They would ask for blessings and guidance too,
Asking for strength to see them through.

And so the mosque stood, a symbol of hope,
A place where people learned to love and cope.
Islam taught them to be kind and fair,
To help each other, and always to share.

So if you ever visit that faraway land,
Take a moment to look and understand,
The beauty and wisdom that lies within,
The mosque, the empire, the delta, the dune, and the irrigation.

Reflections

1. Who was Oscar and what kind of person was he at the beginning of the story?
2. What did Oscar find in the enchanted forest and how did he react to it?
3. Who were the new friends that Oscar met on his adventure and what were their special abilities?
4. What were some of the challenges that Oscar faced on his journey, and how did he overcome them?
5. What did Oscar learn about bravery and compassion from his adventure in the enchanted forest?
6. If you could go on a magical adventure like Oscar, where would you want to go and what kind of friends would you want to meet?
7. How did the enchanted forest change Oscar's perspective on life, and what new things did he learn about himself and the world around him?
8. If you could ask Oscar one question about his adventure, what would it be and why?