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Edoardo Albert
Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali is a towering figure in Islam today. But did you know that during his lifetime he was a scholar and a penniless wanderer? In this short biography you will discover how Al-Ghazali rose from his humble background as a fatherless young boy from a small town, to become a successful student, a great teacher and the most famous thinker on Islam of his time. It also reveals why, after years of success, he left behind his prestigious position and his family, and became a penniless traveller trying to experience the peace of a content inner life.
Award-winning author, Edoardo Albert, brings this most extraordinary of Muslims to life for a new generation, demonstrating his enduring influence and importance for Islamic civilization and the wider world. With numerous extracts from Al-Ghazalis own autobiography carefully rendered into contemporary English this book makes the man many consider to be one the most important Muslims in history accessible to all. Illustrated throughout with photographs, pictures and maps, the rich and diverse world that produced Al-Ghazali is also brought vividly alive.
£4.99Pages : 104Binding : PaperbackPublished : 2012Age : 9-12 years - young adult -
Suma Din
Dr Hany El Banna, the founder of Islamic Relief Worldwide, is a tireless humanitarian activist working for the world’s poorest people. Follow his footsteps as he moves to the UK as a young doctor, only to become the president of a global humanitarian relief organisation. From underground tunnels in war-torn Bosnia to the cyclone ravished villages of Bangladesh, find out what drove Dr El Banna to people in need. The story of his efforts to establish Islamic Relief around the world is at once a warm, inspiring and occasionally eccentric tale of humanity.
This is the first part in the ‘Muslims in the Modern World’. This series brings together the lives and personalities of a range of influential and fascinating Muslim figures. They are filled with rare images, illustrated maps and personal anecdotes giving the reader a unique viewpoint into their lives. The short biographies will inspire young readers and introduce them to a set of unique and captivating role models in the modern world.
£5.99Pages : 120Binding : PaperbackPublished : 2011Age : 9-12 years - young adult -
Abdur Raheem Kidwai
This beautiful presentation of the Holy Quran engages the reader in a moment daily reflection. With 365 verses covering the whole year, this is a must for every home. An essential companion to the first book “Daily Wisdom: Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad”.
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£9.99Pages : 391Binding : HardbackPublished : 2011Age : young adult -
Fawzia Gilani
Follow the trials and tribulations of the sweet, gentle and pious Zahra when her parents die and she is left with an uncaring stepmother. A well-crafted Islamic version of the classic Cinderella story, in which faith, goodness and prayer are rewarded in the end. ……this children’s book (ideal for ages 4-8) was definitely a refreshing, new take on one of the oldest stories in history. Islamic lessons are woven in nearly seamlessly and teach the reader that faith, goodness, and prayer are rewarded in the end. Complementing the story are its colorful storybook pages, simple and vibrant illustrations by artist Shireen Adams. This children’s storybook is ideal for parents who want to share traditional fairy tales with their children but teach Islamic values at the same time.
Also available:
Sleeping Beauty: An Islamic Tale
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£5.95Pages : 44Binding : HardbackPublished : 2011Age : 5-7 years - 7-9 years -
Edoardo Albert
This is the story of a young and inquisitive boy, Saeed, who engages Bilal, the first Muezzin of Islam, in conversation about his Call to prayer and his days with the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
£3.95Pages : 26Binding : HardbackPublished : 2007Age : 9-12 years -
Dawud Wharnsby
A wonderful collection of 30 poems to keep the young and young at heart entertained for hours. These poems cover a number of topics including: Motherhood, Daily Prayers, Baby siblings, Life on a farm, the animal kingdom, Bullying, Ramadan, Mosques, appreciating nature and more. This book comes with an audio CD to sing along to these joyful yet educational poems. This book is a must for every household, a great contribution by Dawud Wharnsby.
“Dawud’s latest book is another masterpeice of poetry that captures the essence of every child’s thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears, in the most colourful and imaginative way. It is a delectable treat for the whole family, filled with beautiful illustrations. Every part has a wonderful lesson to draw from and will provide all, young and old, with great guidance for generations to come.” – Zain Bhika, South African, singer/songwriter
£9.99Pages : 44Binding : HardbackPublished : 2011Age : 5-7 years -
Fatima M. D’Oyen, Abdur Raheem Kidwai
A sequel to What do We Say? A practical guide of some important daily Prayers taught by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in simple English. With accompanying Arabic text, notes and pronunciation guide.
£4.50Pages : 36Binding : HardbackPublished : 1999Age : 5-7 years - 7-9 years -
Sana Munshey
Salam, my dear friends,I hope you are all well. If you’ve time to listen, I’ve something to tell, About the first mosque, A beautiful sight, Which we face when we pray, Where the nur shines bright… Discover the joys of Umrah when a brother and sister travel with their parents to the city of Mecca and perform this sacred ritual for the very first time.
Colourful illustrations.
Includes a poster and paper dolls for children to enact performing Umrah.Also available:
£4.99Pages : 32Binding : HardbackPublished : 2011Age : 5-7 years - 7-9 years -
Farah Morley
The Prophet Muhammad is besieged on all sides by his enemies. Then Allah sends him some unlikely helpers in the form of a pair of doves and a spider. But what can i do? “I am so small and weak, and now even my web is broken.” This is the re-telling of a classic true story from the Prophets life. It weaves a tale that shows how even the smallest of us can have a great destiny.
£4.50Pages : 32Binding : HardbackPublished : 2011Age : 5-7 years -
J. Samia Mair
Sarah is upset because she cannot find an Eid gift for her mother. She decides to take a walk along her secret path in the woods. There, she not only finds the perfect gift, but also learns to appreciate nature. A Perfect gift- would only be suitable for someone as special as a mother. Read about the creativity of a young girl and how, with a little imagination she finds a gift that is just perfect!
£4.50Pages : 28Binding : HardbackPublished : 2009Age : 5-7 years -
Mohammed Yaseen
Abdullah has just moved to a new school. As a newcomer, he find himself victim of gang who starts bullying him. Help comes from an unexpected quarters, a new friendship is struck between Abdullah and his friend, together they confront the bullies and the friendship is developed in its true Islamic Meaning.
£3.95Pages : 30Binding : HardbackPublished : 2005Age : 7-9 years -
Hassan Radwan
Rashid and his mates learn about friendship, duty, and the importance of standing up for truth as they investigate the strange case of the missing body..
£2.95Pages : 80Binding : PaperbackPublished : 2001Age : 9-12 years