Islam – The Islamic Library Association

Other Words for Home

Khalisa — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:19 +0000

A moving novel in verse about a young Syrian girl navigating the pain of leaving home and the challenge of finding belonging in a new country. As Jude and her mother resettle in the United States, Jude grapples with language barriers, cultural differences, and feelings of displacement—while holding onto hope, resilience, and her dreams. Told with sensitivity and emotional clarity, the novel explores themes of immigration, identity, family, and what it truly means to feel at home. Other Words for Home offers readers a compassionate and powerful portrait of a refugee experience shaped by courage and self-discovery.

Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs

Khalisa — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:53:50 +0000

A joyful picture book that celebrates creativity, confidence, and self-expression. Hana loves her hijabs and enjoys wearing them in many different colors and styles, each reflecting her mood, activities, and personality. Through playful storytelling and vibrant illustrations, the book highlights how clothing can be a form of creativity while affirming pride in faith and identity. Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs offers young readers a positive, affirming portrayal of a Muslim girl embracing who she is with joy and imagination.

Under My Hijab

Khalisa — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:49:16 +0000

A joyful and affirming picture book that celebrates the diversity, beauty, and individuality of Muslim women and girls. Through the eyes of a young narrator, readers are introduced to women in her community who wear hijab in many different ways—at work, at play, at home, and during moments of celebration. The story gently shows that while hijab is an important part of identity and faith, it is just one aspect of who a person is. Warm, accessible, and empowering, Under My Hijab encourages curiosity, respect, and understanding while affirming that every person is multifaceted and unique.

The Proudest Blue

Khalisa — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:46:19 +0000

A powerful and affirming picture book that celebrates faith, family, and resilience. Told through the eyes of a young girl watching her older sister wear hijab to school for the first time, the story explores pride in identity alongside the challenges of misunderstanding and prejudice. With warmth and honesty, the book highlights the strength found in self-confidence, sisterhood, and community support. The Proudest Blue offers young readers a joyful and empowering story about embracing who you are and standing tall in the face of adversity.

The Prince of Stars

Khalisa — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:48:06 +0000

A lyrical and heartfelt novel that blends imagination with cultural memory and emotional depth. Centered on a young protagonist navigating identity, loss, and resilience, the story draws on folklore, faith, and the enduring power of hope. Yuksel’s evocative prose creates a world where the ordinary and the magical intersect, illuminating themes of belonging, courage, and the search for light in difficult times. The Prince of Stars is a moving exploration of growing up, holding onto wonder, and finding one’s place in the universe.

A Ramdan Night

Khalisa — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:43:08 +0000

A tender, atmospheric work that captures the quiet intimacy and emotional resonance of a single night during Ramadan. Through lyrical prose and close attention to ritual, memory, and connection, the book explores themes of faith, family, longing, and reflection. Presley invites readers into a moment shaped by stillness and devotion, where everyday gestures carry deep meaning and time feels suspended. A Ramadan Night is a contemplative meditation on belonging, spirituality, and the beauty found in shared traditions.

Far Away From Here

Khalisa — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:39:40 +0000

A quietly powerful novel that explores distance—geographical, emotional, and psychological—and the ways it shapes identity and belonging. Through intimate storytelling and sharply observed moments, the book traces characters navigating displacement, memory, and the pull between where they come from and where they find themselves. Kazi’s prose is restrained yet evocative, capturing the tensions of migration, home, and selfhood with sensitivity and depth. Far Away from Here is a thoughtful meditation on what it means to leave, to arrive, and to exist in between.

Dream Du’a Do

Khalisa — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:11:18 +0000

A faith-based self-help guide for millennial Muslim women that combines humor, honesty, and heartfelt advice to help you live a bigger, more purposeful life. Through personal stories, inspiring examples, and practical exercises rooted in Islamic teachings, Ruzina shows readers how to DREAM boldly, deepen their reliance on DU’A (supplication), and DO the work to turn aspirations into reality.

Bigger Than Divorce

Khalisa — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:52:25 +0000

Offers faith-centered guidance for Muslim women healing after divorce. Through personal experience and practical steps rooted in Quran and Sunnah, the book helps readers release pain, rebuild confidence, and rediscover purpose beyond marriage. It shows that divorce isn’t an ending, but the beginning of a more empowered, spiritually grounded life.

Living with the Qur’an: A 52 week guide

Khalisa — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:25:23 +0000

A practical and inspiring year-long journey designed to help readers build a deeper, more consistent relationship with the Qur’an. Each week offers focused themes, reflections, and actionable steps that encourage mindfulness, spiritual growth, and meaningful application of Qur’anic teachings in daily life. Whether you’re new to Qur’an study or seeking to strengthen your existing routine, this guide provides a structured, accessible path to living with the Qur’an all year round.