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In the wake of 9/11, Shadi, a child of Muslim immigrants, tries to navigate her crumbling world of death, heartbreak, and bigotry in silence, until finally everything changes.

It’s 2002, a year after 9/11. It’s an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for someone like Shirin, a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who’s tired of being stereotyped. Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. She’s tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments—even the physical violence—she endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. So she’s built up protective...

Imagine a United States in which registries and detainment camps for Muslim Americans are a reality. This is the world of fifteen-year-old Sarah-Mary Williams of Hannibal, Missouri. Sarah-Mary, who has strong opinions on almost everything, isn't concerned with the internments, as she doesn't know any Muslims. She assumes that everything she reads and sees in the news is true, and that these plans are better for everyone's safety. Then she meets Sadaf,...

When the U.S. secretary of state's plane crashes while bringing her to a summit meeting in Libya, the CIA, distrusting the Libyans, hire Juan Cabrillo to search for her--in a manhunt that pits him against Islamic terrorists and a search for answers regarding a centuries-old Islamic manuscript.

In this compilation of four separately published books, Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.

Is your child ready to learn about the Holy Quran? Do you want to ensure they will start with something simple? This book is ideal for building a solid knowledge base of the Holy Quran! Learning the Holy Quran while reciting it and understanding its meaning is mandatory for every Muslim household. My Quran Teaches Me, brought to you by the Sincere Seeker Kids Collection, aims to introduce Allah's (God) last and final Revelation to humanity to your...

"In this collection of four stories, Yasmin takes charge of some sticky situations! At home, at school, or out and about, Yasmin faces challenges head on with creativity and quick thinking. Whether she's creating a new recipe, finding a way to rescue a stuck toy for a little friend, or calming down monkeys (and classmates!), a clever solution to any problem is just around the corner!"--Amazon.com.

Sixth-graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a Jewish girl, connect in an after school cooking club and bond over food and their mothers' struggles to become United States citizens.

★ Det er nødvendigt at alle muslimske husstande lærer den Hellige Koran at kende, mens man reciterer den og forstår den, og det er en tung byrde for os som forældre. Alle forældre bør indgyde deres børn med interesse og kærlighed til den Hellige Koran i en tidlig alder, så de kan vokse op med en Islamisk tankegang og livsstil. Den hellige Koran er Allahs (Guds) ord i ordets ordlyd, og hver husstand bør sætte tid af til dagligt at...

Children are a trust and precious gift given to parents by Allah (God). Parents are responsible for the care and upbringing of their children. On judgment day, parents will be held accountable for how they raised their children. With proper upbringing, one must teach Islam and introduce who Allah (God) is at an early age so that they can develop their Islamic worldview and virtues. A fun way to start introducing Allah (God) to your children is to...