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Finding new books to read is refreshing from time to time, especially when we’re starting a new month. Whilst February may still be a cold and gloomy month, starting a new read is a surefire way of staying warm and cosy. This time we recommend Islamic history books. Muslims from around the world will unanimously […]
With a new year comes new resolutions and for many of us, this includes diving into new books. There’s no doubt that 2022 witnessed some awesome books, yet for many reasons, 2023 looks even better. From self-help to fiction and travel narratives to biographies, make room for some amazing additions to your reading list. What’s […]
Islamic books and manuscripts dating back to the 13th century will be showcased for the first time in the Middle East. The 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) held annually has always attracted visitors from around the world. Launched in 1982, by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the book fair lasts 11 days and […]
Translated and annotated by Yahya Birt, Riordan Macnamara and Münire Zeyneb Maksudoğlu, Islam in Victorian Liverpool is an eyewitness account and travelogue by Yusuf Samih Asmay about Britain’s first mosque in Liverpool and its community of Muslims. Known to the world as an Ottoman intellectual, Asmay brings to life Abdullah Quilliam’s (1856-1932) life and character […]
Cosy up with one of these brilliant reads Hare House SALLY HINCHCLIFFE (Mantle, £14.99) Now is the perfect time of year to curl up with a spooky story, and this really fits the bill. A middle-aged woman arrives in a remote area of Scotland, having left her job as a teacher under a cloud after […]
Children’s author Fawzia Gilani Williams is enriching the lives of children with her books which help them feel proud of their identities. She is transforming popular children’s fairytales like Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White into Islamic tales of moral power, quiet heroism, wisdom, belief in God, hope and resilience. Her books have a central theme of kindness […]
