You shouldn't ask someone who is religious to stop praying.
Mike, a school administrator, sees a Muslim child leaving class to have one of his daily prayers.
Mike wants to ensure that the student gets a good education.
Mike makes arrangements with the student to make up the class time he misses during his prayer times.
Mike tells the student that he can't leave class to pray and should go back.
The student maintains his prayer life and keeps on top of his classes.
The student tells his parents, who get very upset because of religious discrimination.