This is where Muslim authors and readers gather to reach for the stars.
We cherish the luxury of getting lost in great books — stories that fill your heart, stir your soul, and challenge your mind. We recognize that authentic Muslim writers often struggle to gain visibility, and readers crave genuine finds. That’s why we’ve crafted a cozy nook for you to explore — a place where honest reviews and halal reads inspire one another endlessly.
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Creative Honors List
Non-Fiction
Nour Akhras – Just One
Nour Akhras is a writer whose work engages thoughtful reflection and careful research. Just One explores complex themes with clarity and depth, offering readers a considered and disciplined contribution to contemporary non-fiction.
Fiction
Shahida Rahman – An Ayah’s Choice
Shahida Rahman is a novelist whose storytelling centers layered characters and moral complexity. An Ayah’s Choicepresents an emotionally grounded narrative shaped by faith, choice, and consequence.
Children’s Book
Shabana Hussain – Speak Up Sami
Shabana Hussain writes for young readers with an emphasis on character development and meaningful life lessons. Speak Up Sami is an engaging story that encourages confidence, voice, and moral awareness.
Poetry
I.M. Nameless – Dear Muslim
I.M. Nameless is a certified medical writer based in Canada with a passion for Islamic studies. Her poetry collection explores themes of faith, identity, and the Muslim experience.
Non-Fiction
Zimarina Sarwar – Letters from a Prophet
Zimarina Sarwar is a London-based writer and editor with a background in linguistics. Her book explores the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad through a series of reflective letters written to his daughter, Fatimah.
Fiction
Waheeda Joosab – Kismet
Waheeda Joosab is a South African author and educator who writes Muslim romance novels. Her work centers on themes of marriage, parenting, and spirituality, and she is dedicated to building a growth-oriented community of women.
Children’s Book
Husna Rahman & Anita Bagdi – Boy’s Don’t Cry
Husna Rahman is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who writes children’s books addressing mental health and grief. Anita Bagdi is an illustrator whose expressive artwork brings Rahman’s story to life. Boy’s Don’t Cry follows a young boy learning to express his emotions and seek help when overwhelmed.
Poetry
Saira Anwar – Rising from Despair: A Journey to Hope
Saira Anwar is an educator, poet, author, and spoken word artist. Her work explores marriage, divorce, healing, and self-love. She has been featured in multiple anthologies and on BBC Radio Manchester. Rising from Despair follows her first collection, The Death of a Beautiful Dream.
Non-Fiction
Sa’diyya Nesar – Strength from Within
Sa’diyya Nesar is a TEDx speaker, poet, and author born with muscular myopathy. She transforms personal adversity into advocacy, focusing on resilience, faith, and inclusion. She is committed to accessibility, including offering her books in Braille.
Fiction
Tasneem Abdur-Rashid – Odd Girl Out
Tasneem Abdur-Rashid is a British Bengali writer from London with a background in media and communications. She is co-host of the podcast Not Another Mum Pod. Odd Girl Out is her young adult debut, following her adult rom-com novels.
Children’s Book
Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin – Are Cats Muslim?
Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a practicing pediatrician and the first hijab-wearing staff physician hired at the Mayo Clinic. She focuses on health equity and cross-cultural education. Her debut children’s book fosters joyful and authentic Muslim representation.
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