This Month’s Book Read’s

This month, we’re diving into a collection of remarkable books that promise to enrich your mind, heart, and soul. From stunning illustrations to thought-provoking narratives, each of these books offers a unique journey, inviting you to explore new perspectives and embrace diverse experiences

Being Muslim Today 

 by Saqib Iqbal Qureshi, Rowman & Little, £18.99

This timely new book was written as a response to Saqib Qureshi’s 13-year-old son’s question “Papa, is Islam a violent religion?” Challenging stereotypes and orthodoxy, he delivers a courageous, candid and well-researched account of modern Islam and what it means to be Muslim in the 21st Century.  

Dear Moon

Zayneb Haleem, (Out on 5^th December 2024), Ebury Press, £16.99

Zayneb Haleem has garnered a huge online following who draw comfort and joy from her extraordinary illustrations. Often paired with inspirational quotes from the Qur’an, her artwork is especially popular within the Muslim community, and Dear Moon is a stunning collection of her most-loved, as well as brand-new, illustrations. Following the journey of Zayneb’s recurring character of a young hijabi girl, this thoughtful book encourages readers to reflect on their own journeys, celebrating how far they’ve come, appreciating where they are right now, and looking forward to the path that lies ahead. 

Uzbekistan – The Hidden Collection 

Yaffa Assouline, Assouline, £85

Exploring the hidden secrets and visual highlights of Russian-era Uzbekistan. 

The culture and history of Uzbekistan stretches back thousands of years and is shrouded in mystery; the country has been the site of ancient Greek, early Islamic, Mongol and Soviet occupation and, as a result, Uzbekistan is a fascinating melting pot of cultural influence, rarely accessed by outsiders.  

How Families are Made 

By Dr Amir Khan, from the Little Experts series for ages 6-9, published by Red Shed, hardback, £9.99

In How Families Are Made, a heart-warming and inclusive guide to families, from conception onwards, Amir wanted to reflect the enormous diversity of families he sees in his surgery, in the hope that as many children as possible can see themselves represented. His previous books, a novel and a non-fiction title called The Doctor Will See You Now were both Sunday Times bestsellers.

The Muslim Cowboy

The Muslim Cowboy, by Bruce Omar Yates, published 22nd August 2024 by Dead Ink Books, £10.99

Written with a simplicity of direction that captivates like a film, The Muslim Cowboy is an extraordinary and mesmerising literary debut about the search for identity, the struggle to reconcile conflicting values, and sacrifice as that great virtue we all must embrace in order to find meaning and purpose in a world of chaos.