Explore the compelling story from a documentary film produced by independent Malaysian director Abdul Qayyum Yuzwan Bin Ahmad Yoesri, screened at the Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema in September 2021.
Che Hamizan is 14 years old. He attends Tahfiz, an Islamic boarding school in Malaysia. His days begin with the recitation of his first prayer before sunrise and a dedicated study of the Quran. Che's family is facing a challenging time as his father has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, and his mother has become the family's sole provider. However, the parents want a better fate for their son. They sent Hamizan to the boarding school because they want him to receive the best education and become one who can lead the family to goodness.
A Child’s Prayer