Recommended Short Reading List
Fiction and Non-fiction Books by Muslim Authors
Most of the books listed below can be found at eitherwww.Islamicbookstore.com or www.Amazon.com. All fiction books have been verified as halal literature. the fiction books are fun, engaging, interesting, and many genre are represented by a very talented group of diverse authors.
For a listing of over 200 quality Islamic fiction books that are non-preachy and you and your family will enjoy reading go to: www.IslamicFictionBooks.com
Fiction
Children’s Books
The Runaway Scarf, AuthorCorey Habbas
Jameela’s Great Idea, by Surriah Ingram
The Perfect Gift, by J. Samia Mair
Amira’s Totally Chocolate World, by J. Samia Mair
The Adventures of Musab,by Fawzia Gillani-Williams
Twice Brothers-Friends for Life, by Soumy Ana,purchase at http://soumyana.weebly.com/
Faith Is Your Best Friend, by Soumy Ana, purchase at http://soumyana.weebly.com/
The Amana Reading Series and Invincible Abdullah Series and the American Family Series, by Uthman Hutchinson
Jannah’s Story, by Nazaahah A. Amin
Hamza Learns Wudu: Book 2 in the Hamza the Muslim Boy Series by Asna Chaudhry
Coloring Books:
I Can Color My Muslim World, by Yahiya Emerick
Grandma & Hijab-Ez Family Activity Book, by Linda Delgado and Shirley Anjum, fiqh based coloring pages and short stories
Color and Learn Salah, by Yahiya Emerick
Youth/Pre-Teen
Islamic Rose Book Series: The Visitors, Hijab-Ez Friends, Stories, Saying Goodbye, and Reunion by Linda D. Delgado, chapter books
Isabella: A Girl of Muslim Spain, by Yahiya Emerick, chapter book
A Khimar for Nadia, by Fawzia Gillani-Williams
Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs, by Freda Crane, Located at www.noorart.com
The Amana Reading Series and Invincible Abdullah Series and the American Family Series, by Uthman Hutchinson
Warrior-Saints: Book: Episode 2 The Rising ; Book: Episode 1 The Three Kingdoms; Authors Atiq Ebady and Ilyas Ebady; Illustrator Ilyas Ebady, http://www.warrior-saints.com/
Teen/Young Adult
The Size of a Mustard Seed, Urban fiction, Author Umm Juwayrriyah
Sophia’s Journal: Time Warp 1857, Author Najiyah Diana Helwani
Muslim Teens in Pitfalls and Pranks, Author Maryam Mahmoodian
Many Voices, One Faith II–Islamic Fiction Stories, Authors: Islamic Writers Alliance
Master of the Jinn: A Sufi Novel, by Irving Karchmar
Layla Deen and the Popularity Contest, by Yahiya Emerick
Children of Faith, by Soumy Ana, purchase at Createspace
Buried Treasure, by Selma Cook
From Somalia, with Love, Na’ima B Robert, http://www.somalialove.com/author.html
The Treasure at Bayan Bluffs, by Farah Zaman
A Marriage Proposal, by Samira Hingoro
Does My Head Look Big in This? and 10 Things I Hate About Me, by Randa Abdel-Fattah
The Eemaan Reading Series, great for different ages and available at Noorart.
Warrior-Saints: Book: Episode 2 The Rising ; Book: Episode 1 The Three Kingdoms; Authors Atiq Ebady and Ilyas Ebady; Illustrator Ilyas Ebady, http://www.warrior-saints.com/
Adult
The Gift, Author Zaipah Ibrahim, Islamic romance
The Size of a Mustard Seed, Urban fiction, Author Umm Juwayrriyah
Master of the Jinn: A Sufi Novel, by Irving Karchmar, adventure story
Flat 9, by Mariam Akabor (available in South Africa)
A Voice, If I Should Speak and Footsteps, Umm Zakiyyah
Echoes Book Series: Author Jamilah Kolocotronis; strong male book characters Echoes, Rebounding, Turbulence, Ripples, and Silence
A Mosque Among the Stars, anthology, contributing author: Pamela K. Taylor
Catch Me If You Dare, by L. D. Alan
Non-Fiction
Afghanistan Before the Wars, by Yahiya Emerick, http://www.ifna.net/bookstore.htm
How to Tell Others About Islam, by Yahiya Emerick
What Islam is All About(guide to Islam), by Yahiya Emerick
The Holy Quran for School Children, by Yahiya Emerick
A Journey Through the Holy Quran, by Yahiya Emerick
Between Love, Hope and Fear(anthology/non-fiction & fiction) (a collection of essays, short fiction stories & poetry contributed by various Muslim authors from around the globe), by An-Najm Publishers
9 Steps to Achieve Your Destiny(inspirational/non-fiction), by Zohra Sarwari
Speaking Skills Every Muslim Must Know(inspirational/non-fiction), by Zohra Sarawari http://www.zohrasarwari.com
Life is an Open Secret Series, (4 inspirational/non-fiction books), by Zabrina bint Abu Bakr
Mom, I’m a Muslim, byAli Muhammad, http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/mom-im-a-muslim/8607990
Star Writers - How to Write Out–of-this-world Islamic Stories, by Amatullah Al-Marwani
Bent Rib: A Journey Through Women’s Issues in Islam, by Huda Khattab
The Muslim Woman’s Handbook, by Huda Khattab
From my sister’s lips, by Nai’ma B. Robert
Secrets of a Muslim Heart, byTazmin Mahomed
A Walk Through Life: issues and challenges through the eyes of a Muslim woman, by Norma Kassim
Poetry
Many Poetic Voices, One Faith, Authors: Islamic Writers Alliance
The Beautiful Names, AuthorSaaleha Bhamjee
Power Poetry for Wide Awake Youth byHabibullah Saleem
Muslim Child: A Collection of Short Stories and Poemsby Rukhsana Khanhttp://www.rukhsanakhan.com/
CD’s www.islamicwritersalliance.net/cdaudio.html
The Bowing of the Stars: Audio CD: Moments from the Life of the Prophet Yusuf, peace be upon him, by Mehdad Maryam Sinclair
A Mercy to the Worlds: audio CD: The Coming of Muhammad,may Allah bless him and give him peace, by Mehdad Maryam Sinclair
A Trust of Treasures, by Mehdad Maryam Sinclair
Jewels for Your Soul(Spoken Word CD with Book), by Eloquence
