Kube Rights Catalogue 2013

Kube Publishing RIGHTS CATALOGUE Ramadan Catalogue 2012

K KUBE PUBLISHING

ABOUT KUBE PUBLISHING AND THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION Welcome to the 2012-2013 Catalogue of Kube Publishing.

Here you will find something for everyone.

Kube Publishing

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stablished in 2007, Kube publishing is one of the largest publishing houses for Islamic Literature in Europe and seeks to lead a new wave in Muslim publishing across the globe. It handles the well established Islamic Foundation imprint, now in its fourth decade, with over 300 published titles with strengths in Qur’an commentary (tafsir), Islamic Economics and books for children. The other imprint, Kube, seeks to reflect the Muslim experience to the world through history, biography, memoir, politics, current affairs, culture and civilization. the I s l a mi c F o u n d a ti o n

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he Islamic Foundation aims to achieve excellence in academic research, education, publications, training and building bridges between Muslims and others. Since 1973, the Foundation has developed its national and international standing through the character, variety and scope of its activities. It has, at present, over 300 published titles, and houses one of the largest private Islamic libraries in Western Europe. It publishes two academic journals: The Muslim World Book Review (quarterly) and Review of Islamic Economics (bi-annually). Its academic wing the Markfield Institute of Higher Education awards BA/MA/MPhil/PhD degrees, PostGraduate Diploma and Certificate in Islamic Studies in Partnership with the University of Gloucestershire, UK.

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QUR’AN

Qur’an Qur’anic Keywords: A Reference Guide Abdur Rashid Siddiqui Qur’anic Keywords: A Reference Guide provides a concise and authoritative guide to over 140 keywords in the Qur’an. The full meanings of each keyword are given, with Qur’anic citations, and discussion of allied and related terms to be found in the Holy Book. “...The book is a valuable addition to the Qur’anic literature in English and it is worth having in every Muslim home as it can be used as a reference book.” Syed Salman Nadvi, Former chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, Durban University Abdur Rashid Siddiqui gained an honors degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Bombay (India) and has a law degree from the same university. After completing his postgraduate study in Librarianship (London), he was elected an Associate of the Library Association. He worked as an information Librarian at the University of Leicester from 1966 until his retirement in 1997.

300pp. ISBN 978-0-860374-46-6 PB n Rights Available – All languages

Way to the Qur’an Khurram Murad This inspirational work shows how to approach the Qur’an in order to develop a better understanding.

Khurram Murad (1932–1996) was the director general of The Islamic Foundation, United Kingdom, and a renowned teacher who spent 40 years in the spiritual teaching and training of thousands of young Muslim people around the globe. He has published more than 20 works in English and Urdu.

144pp. ISBN 978-0-860371-53-3 PB n Rights Available – All languages

HADITH AND SEERAH

Hadith and Seerah A Text book of Hadith Studies: Authencity, Compilation, Classification and Criticism of Hadith Mohammad Hashim Kamali A Textbook of Hadith Studies provides an academic introduction to the Hadith, or the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, which are second only to the Qur’an (Koran) in their authoritativeness within Islamic tradition. Suitable for university courses and all serious students of Islam, the topics surveyed include Hadith methodology, Hadith literature, the history of Hadith compilation and documentation, and the methods of Hadith criticism (al-jarh wa al-ta’dil) and classification.

Mohammad Hashim Kamali, born in Afghanistan in 1944, was a professor of Islamic Law and Jurisprudence at the International Islamic University in Malaysia, and dean of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) from 1985–2007. He is currently chairman and CEO of the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies, Malaysia. He is also on the international advisory boards of eleven academic journals published in Malaysia, the United States, Canada, Kuwait, India, Australia, and Pakistan.

Professor Kamali has addressed over 120 national and international conferences, and has published sixteen books and over 110 academic articles. His books include The Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence, Freedom of Expression in Islam, and Islamic Commercial Law: An Analysis of Futures and Options.

272pp. ISBN 978-0-860374-35-0 PB n Rights Available – All languages

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HADITH AND SEERAH Muhammad (pbuh): Man and Prophet Adil Salahi The Prophet Muhammad initiated one of the most significant religious and cultural developments in human history, bringing the religion of Islam to the world. Adil Salahi’s compelling biography traces the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth and childhood to the triumph of Islam and its hold on Arabia. The author sets this against a fascinating historical backdrop. His careful analysis of the Prophet’s life is written with today’s Muslim and non-Muslim readers in mind: Muslims will further their comprehension of their faith, and non-Muslims will come to understand the love Muslims have for their Prophet. This is the most extensive biography of Muhammad ever published in English: it covers his life from birth through warfare to death, providing both a fine history of his life and times and an in-depth probe of his influences on Islam’s growth and development. Any who partake will find this quite a thorough coverage clarifying both religious and biographical detail.

854pp. ISBN 978-0-860373-22-3 PB n Rights Available – All Languages except French

The Way of the Prophet: A selection of Hadith Shaykh ‘Abdul Ghaffar Hasan of Delhi Translated by Usama Hasan The Way of the Prophet is a translation of a selection of 393 traditions of the Prophet Muhammad and includes a commentary to elucidate their meanings. This comprehensive selection covers faith, worship, morality and character, ethics, society, law and politics in Islam.

256pp. ISBN: 978-0-860374-57-2 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

ISLAM IN GENERAL

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Islam in General A Journey Through Islamic History: A Timeline of Key Events Yasminah Hashim and M.A.J Beg A Journey through Islamic History tells you all you ever wanted to know about the history of the Muslim world from the Prophet Muhammad to Malcolm X in a short, accessible and lavishly illustrated format. n Suitable for students of all ages. n Seven chronological essays covering 1500 years of history. n With over 150 pictures, illustrations and maps. n A comprehensive pull-out timeline with over 500 entries. n Textboxes featuring important personalities, key events and major ideas. n A must for every library, college, school and home.

Dr. Muhammad Abdul Jabbar Beg was a lecturer in the Faculty of Islamic Studies at the University of Malaysia (1974-78). He was then promoted to the office of an Associate Professor (1979-1986) in the Department of Arabic Studies and Islamic Civilization. During the rest of his career he has been an Associate Professor at various Universities, including the University of Brunei. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and has made useful contributions to knowledge through books, articles in journals and conference papers.

He now lives in Cambridge and is closely associated with the University.

Yasminah Hashim is a twenty-one year old law student currently living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She is an active member in multiple youth initiatives and involved in organizing five successful youth conferences. Meanwhile her main focus is in the initiative she co-founded “Lawyers United”; a union that brings together law students/graduates and lawyers in an effort to develop skills, discuss current legal issues and exchange experiences. She was also voted in as the President of Dar AlHekmah College’s Student Government for the year 2010-2011.

Yasmina is continuing her bachelors degree in legal studies in Jeddah and in the near future aims to specialize in the area of international law.

192 pp ISBN: 978-1-847740-28-1 HB n Rights Available – All Languages

of Islamic the fifteen centuries reason that II (r. 1446-1451) onwards, history. It is for this the time of Murad The Ottomans, from caliphate, strengthen their legitimacy, the abolition of the the title of caliph to more a had sometimes used claim to exercise political even if it had become a formal and lasting but they never made first of all as sultans the twentieth symbol of unity by regarding themselves late authority over all Muslims, as a more strongly in the century, was still seen these claims were made other or kings. However, majority to the Russians and great loss by the vast when, in losing land eighteenth century, widespread emphasised to highlight of Muslims. It had the title of caliph was nonnations, European now under foreign legal and spiritual consequences duty towards Muslims who made the the sultan’s spiritual for the Muslim community Abdulhamid II (r. 1876-1909) shoring of in hope Muslim rule. It was caliph the in (ummah): there is no office of caliph again loosing ground sermon strongest claim to the empire that was rapidly whose name the Friday in sentiment within up support for an Ottoman delivered be nationalist can (khutbah) and to growing by the nationalist to the European powers the Muslim mosques throughout was formally abolished was its borders. The caliphate the caliph as 1924. Its abolition world. The loss of Ataturk on 3rd March Turkish leader Kemal (ummah) as a whole. authority a Muslim sovereign for the Muslim community of caliph, Abu Bakr seen a great tragedy election of the first in and of itself a sign the was since political For thirteen centuries, Islamic despite its decline in the sharp decline in 632, the caliphate, of al-Siddiq, in the year by the the potent symbol power and authority tenth century, remained abolition significance after the under the Rightly-guided twentieth century. The historical unified caliphate Muslim unity. The a nationalist kept a great symbolic of the caliphate by and the early ‘Abbasids and showed caliphs, the Umayyads the twentieth century government in Turkey to the beginning of of legitimacy right down regarded as to the misconduct that it was no longer ideal and a challenge after, providing a political a dramatic ages. institution, the relevant a throughout in Muslim kings and rulers change from the Ottomans century who model of political the late nineteenth to symbolise the ideal the The caliphate had come the Shi‘i Muslims had had attempted to revive Apart from the Sunnis, that to order authority in Islam. tenth century, a sign office of the caliphate caliphate during the unity. established the Fatimid near universal prestige to strengthen Muslim caliphate itself enjoyed the institution of the denominations throughout all backgrounds and among Muslims of

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1609-1616CE 1018-1025 Construction of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

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Reign of Awrangzeb, last great Moghul emperor

emperor, Reign of the MoghulTaj Mahal Jahan, who built the

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textiles, poetry, science, history, In Ottoman society, ceramics all flourished. Islamic ceramics and architecture in the heights at Iznik, Turkey, perhaps reached their underglazed where uniquely seven mid-sixteenth century floral to decorate tiles with colours were pioneered the great that of the tulip. Similarly, new designs, most notably would pioneer innovative architect Sinan (1491-1588) Emperor of better the achievement mosque designs to The dome of St. Sophia in Istanbul.

Justinian’s cathedral Edirne, was, at Mosque the Selimiye of his masterpiece, deeper than wider and four cubits in his words, ‘six cubits 86). page (see the dome of St Sophia’ 93

THE OTTOMANS,

SAFAVIDS & MUGHALS

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ISLAM IN GENERAL Discover the Best in You! Life Coaching for Muslims Sayeda Habib Discover the Best in You! gives you the skills and tools you need to enhance the quality of your life, and gives you the support you need to turn things around when you’ve had a setback.

Sayeda Habib introduces life coaching and provides exercises, explanations and case studies to help you develop a sense of hope in your life. Helpful advice is given on how to create a life vision for yourself, learn about goal setting and address key areas skills like self-care, organising your time and your finances, communication, finding a better life balance, enhancing self-esteem and living a more empowered life. With examples the Qur’an, the Hadith and the Prophet’s life, this easyto-use guide shows the importance of life coaching and selfdevelopment in a Muslim’s life.

“As someone who has benefited from Ms. Habib’s life coaching over the last few years, I am delighted that such a lifeenhancing, yet practical, book is being published for Muslims.

My advice is to read it slowly, digest it, do the exercises, and give it some real thought and attention and you are sure to experience wonderful changes in the way you approach your life.”— Na’ima B. Robert, author of From My Sisters’ Lips and founder of SISTERS Magazine Sayeda Habib is an accredited life coach and has been working to improve the social and psychological welfare of Muslims since 2005. She has been featured on television in Pakistan, UAE, and the UK and also been a guest on several radio shows, including regional BBC. 192 pp. ISBN 978-1-84774-025-0 PB n Rights Available – All Languages except Turkish

ISLAM IN GENERAL The Five Pillars of Islam: Laying the Foundations of Divine Love and Service to Humanity Musharraf Hussain The Five Pillars of Islam is a comprehensive and practical manual on the five pillars, or the fundamentals of belief and practice of a Muslim, and provides an understanding of the true spirit of worship. Written with a contemporary Muslim audience in mind, the creed is based on the orthodox Sunni Maturidi School of Theology, and the legal rulings upon the Hanafi Legal School. It is an invaluable reference for every home and madrasa.

Dr Musharraf Hussain is the Director of the Karimia Institute in the UK, which works on a number of projects from community development to adult classes and interfaith work.

He also serves as principal of the Nottingham Islamia School; president of the national Christian-Muslim Forum; chair of the UK-Indonesia Islamic Advisory Group and trustee of the international relief charity Muslim Hands and for the National Centre for Citizenship and Law. In 2009 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to community relations in Britain, and was also given an honorary doctorate by Staffordshire University in 2005 for services to the community.

285pp. ISBN 978-1-84774-023-6 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

Islam – Its Meaning and Message Edited by Khurshid Ahmad A book of readings on Islam, it contains some of the best writings by contemporary Muslim scholars dealing with different aspects of Islamic Ideology. It covers the whole spectrum of its beliefs, values, social principles, cultural institutions and contemporary problems.

Khurshid Ahmad is the author of many books. He is a politician and one of the pioneers of Islamic Economics. He has given seminars and Lectures all over the world and is based in Islamabad-Pakistan, where he is chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies as well as a Senator.

280pp. ISBN 978-0-860372-87-5 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

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ISLAM IN GENERAL In the Early Hours: Reflections on Spiritual and Self Development Khurram Murad Edited by Riza Mohammed How are we to become true believers who seek God’s good pleasure? How are we to become mindful of God, to be thankful or worshipful? How are we to control our anger and pride? How are we to follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? This inspirational book of wise advice answers these questions and guides us toward the spiritual life.

Khurram Murad (1932–1996) was the director general of The Islamic Foundation, United Kingdom, and a renowned teacher who spent 40 years in the spiritual teaching and training of thousands of young Muslim people around the globe. He has published more than 20 works in English and Urdu.

176pp. ISBN 978-0-953676-80-4 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

Seven Steps to Moral Intelligence Musharraf Hussain How do we develop a good understanding of right and wrong?

How do we change ourselves so that we can live by the universal moral values of Islam? This straightforward guide tells us how to do this in seven steps.

Based on the teachings of Imam al-Ghazali and upon years of practical experience in teaching young Muslims, Dr Musharraf Hussain has givenus a contemporary and accessible way to understand and apply Islamicteachings to character building.

Dr Musharraf Hussain is the Director of the Karimia Institute in the UK,which works on a number of projects from community development to adult classes and interfaith work. He also serves as principal of the Nottingham Islamia School; president of the national Christian-Muslim Forum; chair of the UK-Indonesia Islamic Advisory Group and trustee of the international relief charity Muslim Hands and for the National Centre for Citizenship and Law. In 2009 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to community relations in Britain, and was also given an honorary doctorate by Staffordshire University in 2005 for services to the community.

128 pp. ISBN 978-1-84774-009-0 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

ISLAM IN GENERAL Muslim Civilisation: The Causes of Decline and the Need for Reform Umer Chapra Muslim civilization has experienced a decline during the last five centuries after previously having undergone a long period of prosperity and comprehensive development. This raises a number of questions such as what factors enable Muslims to become successful during the earlier centuries of Islam and what led them to their present weak position.

Is Islam responsible for this decline or are there some other factors which come into play? M. Umer Chapra provides an authoritative diagnosis and prescription to reverse this decline.“[This is] a subject of such relevance and importance that one wonders why nobody else dealt with it in book form before.”— Dr. Wilfried Hofmann M. Umer Chapra is a research advisor at the Islamic Research and Training Institute of the Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah, and author of The Future of Economics and Islam and the Economic Challenge.

224 pp. ISBN 978-0-860374-61-9 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

Dying and Living for Allah: The Last Will of Khurram Murad Khurram Murad This book is a wake up call, not just to kith and kin, but to all Muslims. The forty gems that make up this call are Khurram Murad’s last gift. They provide a window into his heart and soul - spelling out clear cut guidelines for self purification and preparation for the struggle of life.

Khurram Murad (1932–1996) was the director general of The Islamic Foundation, United Kingdom, and a renowned teacher who spent 40 years in the spiritual teaching and training of thousands of young Muslim people around the globe. He has published more than 20 works in English and Urdu.

94pp. ISBN: 978-0-860373-36-0 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

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SOCIETY, POLITICS AND HISTORY

Society, Politics and History Abu Hanifa. His life, legal method and legacy Mohammad Akram Nadwi Abu Hanifah Nu’man ibn Thabit was one of the greatest pioneers in the history of Islamic Law, particularly in legal reasoning. The Hanafi Legal School that he founded has become the most widely followed among the world’s Muslims. Based on primary sources, this study of the life and legacy of Abu Hanifah also surveys the evolution of Hanafi legal reasoning (fiqh) in different regions of the Islamic world and assesses its historical distinctiveness.

“Based on primary sources, this study...surveys the evolution of Hanafi legal reasoning (fiqh) in the Islamic world and assesses its historical distinctiveness.”— Islamic Horizons Mohammed Akram Nadwi is a research fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, and is the author of several works including al-Muhaddithat: the Women Scholars in Islam (2007).

148 pp. ISBN: 978-1-84774-017-5 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

Islam in Victorian Britain: The Life and Times of Abdullah Quilliam Ron Geaves This is the first full biography of Abdullah Quilliam (1856– 1932), the most significant Muslim personality in nineteenth century Britain. Uniquely ennobled as the Sheikh of Islam of the British Isles by the Ottoman caliph Sultan Abdul Hamid II in 1893, Quilliam created a remarkable Muslim community in Victorian Liverpool, which included a substantial number of converts. Ron Geaves examines Quilliam’s teachings and considers his legacy for Muslims today. “Geaves points out that Quilliam’s story highlights the problems of applying blanket statements like “Islamists” to currents of Muslim activism.”

-Islamic Horizons Ron Geaves is professor of the comparative study of religion at Liverpool Hope University and has contributed substantially to the study of British Islam, religion in South Asia, and fieldwork in religious studies.

208 pp. ISBN 978-1-84774-010-6 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

SOCIETY, POLITICS AND HISTORY The Muslim 100: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of the Most Influential Muslims in History Muhammad Mojlum Khan Who are the Muslim world’s most influential people? What were their ideas, thoughts and achievements? Why is it important to know about Islamic thought, history, culture and civilisation?

Find out by reading this book.

“It is rare to see a publication which includes personalities from both Shia and Sunni schools of thought and which is so much needed in today’s turbulent world. This book, I believe will . . . enrich our understanding of not only the historical but the contemporary history of the Muslim.”— Ahmed J. Versi, chief editor of (London) Muhammad Mojlum Khan was born in 1973 in Habigong, Bangladesh and was brought up and educated in England. He is a literary critic, prolific writer and a researcher in Islamic thought and history. He has published over 100 essays and articles on Islam, comparative religion, contemporary thought and current affairs, and has been a regular contributor to The Muslim News.

450pp. ISBN 978-1-847740-06-9 PB n Rights Available – All Languages except Indonesian

Islam, the West and the Challenges of Modernity Tariq Ramadan Tariq Ramadan attempts to demonstrate, using sources which draw upon Islamic thought and civilization, that Muslims can respondto contemporary challenges of modernity without betraying thei identity. The book argues that Muslims, nurished by their own points of reference, can approach the modern epoch by adopting a specific social, political, and economic model that is linked to ethical values, a sense of finalities and spirituality.

Tariq Ramadan is Professor of Islamic Studies on the Faculty of Theology at Oxford University, Senior Research Fellow at St Antony’s College (Oxford), Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan), and the President of the think tank European Muslim Network (EMN) in Brussels. He is the author of Radical Reform: Islamic Ethics and Liberation, In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons From the Life of Muhammad, Western Muslims and the Future of Islam.

372pp. ISBN 978-0-860373-11-7 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

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WOMEN AND FAMILY

Women and Family Turning the Tide: Reawakening the Woman’s Heart and Soul (Revised Edition 2007) Suma Din An inspiring book which takes the reader on a spiritual journey through the stages of a woman’s life. The author uses the metaphor of water in its myriad forms, in combination with words of wisdom from the Qur’an and Hadith, supplications and examples from the lives of noble women, to shed light on the beautiful mysteries of womanhood– from childhood and youth, to marriage, motherhood, and the years of maturity. A compelling call to awaken one’s heart and soul to Allah’s service and remembrance.

“This is a beautiful, valuable and inspiring book. The journey from the innocence of a newly-created soul to the anticipation of the soul preparing to return to its Maker, is a journey of hope, love, encouragement and faith. An excellent book.”— Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood, author, educationalist and counsellor.

Suma Din takes the reader on a journey through the stages of life on earth, with guidance and compassion from the Koran and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad that pave the way and inspire readers to reawaken their hearts and souls. With insightful thoughts and voices flowing through the book, this voyage is one of contemplation, discovery, and self-knowledge.

The book is beautifully slipcased for gift-giving to loved ones.

192pp. ISBN 978-0-860373-99-5 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

The Miracle of Life: A guide on Islamic family life and sexual health education for young people (Revised edition 2000) Fatima M. D’Oyen Presents essential Islamic concepts and perspectives on family life, relationships, sexual health and hygiene in clear, modest and dignified language for young Muslims growing up in today’s world. Recommended for children ages 8-13, parents, teachers and libraries.

114pp. ISBN: 978-0-860373-55-1 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

WOMEN AND FAMILY

Serves 8-10

Heavenly Bites

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104pp. ISBN 978-1-84774-031-1 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

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with a large bowl or sink Soak the chicken in of one of salt and the juice three tablespoons as for at least 15 minutes lemon; let this soak Rinse the grime off the bird. this will clean any in a sieve out and set aside chicken inside and minutes to drain. or colander for 15 enough to in saucepan large Place the chicken enough cold water Put eggs. the and contain it eggs are so that chicken and into the saucepan dill (for tablespoons of fresh covered. Add two and the chopped onion. dry, use one teaspoon), down and then turn to heat Bring it to the boil, for 40 minutes. Potatoes and leave to simmer saves top in a steamer, which 20 can be placed on for boil them separately time and energy, or cook the saucepan small separate 5 minutes. In a in boiling water for frozen mixed vegetables cool. to leave and minutes, drain chicken to cool down, Once done, leave the and take the eggs out and, when cool enough, well as letting the as put them in cold water, out of too. Take the chicken potatoes cool down When on a plate to cool. it leave and all the stock skin and then take cool, peel of the chicken the flesh off the bones.

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chicken pieces, mashed Combine the cooked and dill peas, chopped onion potatoes, carrots, slightly eggs and capers. Fold pickle, hard-boiled it all up. use a knife to break to mix, and then, lemon , sour cream, mustard, Mix the mayonnaise and three and black pepper juice, pepper, salt of dill (or one teaspoon fresh of tablespoons over the the dressing. Pour dried dill) to make the and gently. Cover thoroughly mix salad and put in the fridge. To serve, bowl and chill well a large of lettuce leaves on bed a upon the salad sliced black olive slices, platter. Garnish with wedges and parsley tomato egg, hard-boiled with a little paprika. sprigs, and sprinkle

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potatoes ı 500g/1¼ lb dill gherkins, ı 1-3 large sour chopped finely

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of capers, ı 30ml/2 tbsp drained

mayonnaise ı 235ml/1 cup Dijon mustard ı 15ml/1 tbsp fresh lemon ı 10ml/2 tsp juice

ı 5ml/1 tsp salt black pepper, ı 10ml/2 tsp crushed

ı 1 onion, chopped of fresh dill, ı 25ml/5 tbsp chopped washed and finely

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Q Did you know?

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Heavenly Bites: The Best of Muslim Home Cooking Karimah bint Dawood Heavenly Bites features the best of Muslim cooking to be found from Morocco to Bangladesh, which is all part of the dynamic food culture of modern-day Muslim London, served up by Karimah bint Dawood, the TV presenter, cook and convert to Islam. n First Muslim cookbook, based on the best of Muslim cooking from Morocco to Bangladesh to be found in Muslim London. n 50 recipes: soups, salads, snacks and starters, smoothies, main courses, marinades and sweets. n Full of stories about food culture and cuisine in Muslim communities. n Helath tips n Cultural and religious wisdom about food and Salad Olivier cuisine n Humourous and personal anecdotes about cuisine and culture n Easy step-by-step instructions n Fully illustrated n Measurements in metric and imperial, UK and US measurements.

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CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM RELATIONS

Christian-Muslim Relations What Every Christian Should Know About Islam Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood n Updated edition n Simple question and answer style format Of the many books explaining Islam, few specifically address the concerns and questions of those of a Christian background.

Moreover the commonalities between the Abrahamic faiths — Judaism, Christianity and Islam — are too often ignored. Set out in an easy and informative question and answer format, the specific theological points of agreement and difference between Christianity and Islam are addressed, the core religious beliefs and practices of Islam are explained, as well as the most common questions today of Islam and Muslims in an age when there is much conflict and misunderstanding. Islam is best judged not by limitations and transgressions of its most extreme, ignorant, and outlandish followers but by the example of its moderate majority, and Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood presents this introduction to the theology and practice of Islam in an attempt to explore some of the false impressions that surround it.

Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood gained an honours degree in Christian Theology from the University of Hull in 1963. She went on to become a writer and the Head of Religious Studies at various state schools until her retirement in 1996. She converted to Islam in 1986 and now lectures and writes on Islam.

160pp. ISBN 978-0-860373-75-9 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

ISLAMIC ECONOMICS

Islamic Economics First Principles of Islamic Economics Abu’l A‘la Mawdudi First Principles of Islamic Economics collects together the major writings on Islamic economics by Abu’l A‘la Mawdudi (1903-79), one of the leading Muslim intellectuals of the twentieth century. Written between the 1930s and the 1960s, Mawdudi laid down the foundations of modern Islamic economic philosophy. Drawing upon the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah, Mawdudi spelled out major elements of a new paradigm for economic analysis and policy, wherein economic pursuits take place in the context of moral values and directed towards achievement of personal and social objectives. The uniqueness of this approach lies in making efficiency and equity inseparable and interdependent. In an Islamic framework creation and distribution of wealth become instrumental in promoting individual and social well being, enabling the economic discipline to open up pathways to economic development, social justice and human welfare.

Khurshid Ahmad, who edited the Urdu original, Ma’hshiyat-i Islam, has contributed a new introduction to this authoritative English translation by Shafaq Hashmi.

Abul A’la Mawdudi (1903-1979) was a leading Muslim intellectual and a chief architect of the Islamic revival in the twentieth century. In 1941 he founded Jama’at-i-Islami, a political party in Pakistan, which he led until 1972. He authored more than a hundred works on Islam, both popular and scholarly, and his writings have been translated into some forty languages.

290pp. ISBN 978-0-86037-492-3 n Rights Available – All Languages

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ISLAMIC ECONOMICS The Future of Economics: An Islamic Perspective M. Umer Chapra The Future of Economics raises and tries to answer a number of crucial questions about economics. One of these pertains to the primary task of economics – is it just to analyze and predict or is it also to help a society actualize its vision? Is it possible for economics to help realize the Islamic vision by taking into account only economic variables and analyzing just ‘what is’, as conventional economics does or is it also necessary to discuss the moral, psychological, social, political and historical factors that have led the hiatus between the vision and the prevailing reality, and to suggesta strategy for bridging the gap?

M. Umer Chapra is a research advisor at the Islamic Research and Training Institute of the Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah, and author of The Future of Economics and Islam and the Economic Challenge.

472pp. ISBN 978-0-860373-45-2 PB n Rights Available – All Languages

Banking Without Interest Muhammad Nejatullah Siddiqi Demonstrates that banking institutions can operate without difficulty on the principle of profit-sharing. This book comprehensively deals with all such issues relevant to banking, bills of exchange and supply of short and long-term interest free loans.

Muhammad Nejatullah Siddiqi, Professor of Islamic Studies and formerly Reader in Economics, Muslim University, Aligarh, India and currently visiting professor at the international Centre for Islamic Research, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, is well known scholar, and is the author of several books on Islam and Economics in English and Urdu.

192pp. ISBN 978-0-860371-20-5 n Rights Available – All Languages

ISLAMIC ECONOMICS Essays in Islamic Economics M. Fahim Khan A systematic and rigourous exposition of various aspects of the economics of Islam. These essays not only provide an overview of the various dimensions of Islamic economics but also convincingly establish the viability of the application of these concepts in the contemporary set-up. The analysis presented in this book also establishes the amenability of Islamic economics to scientific investigation and hence its conclusions and analysis directly comparable with what is known as the science of Economics.

The scope of this book as well as the analytical and rigorous approach used in presenting Islamic economics makes this a useful and perhaps the only book so far available that can be utilized as teaching material in graduate programs in universities both in the East and the West where this subject is taught. It fulfills the need of graduate students of economics in that it provides rigorous reading material to assist them in their course work or in pursuing their own research on the subject.

“Precisely the kind of book that Western economists have been waiting for.”— John Presley, former professor of economics, University of Loughborough M. Fahim Khan is the president of the Islamic Society of Institutional Economics at the International Institute of Islamic Economics, Islamabad, Pakistan, and is the author of ten monographs on Islamic economics.

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Children Hadith In the Prophet’s Garden: A Selection of Ahadith for the Young Compiled by Fatima M D’Oyen and Abdelkader Chachi A thematically arranged anthology of 200 of the Prophet Muhammad’s sayings and advice in simple modern translation, taken from authentic collections and chosen for suitability for children and teens. Arabic with English translation, and photo illustrations from nature.

132pp. ISBN 978-0-860373-72-8 PB Age: 8+

The Prophet’s Biography The Spider and The Doves Farah Morley The Prophet Muhammad is besieged on all sides by his enemies.

Then God sends him some unlikely helpers in the form of a pair of doves and a spider. Told from their perspective, this retelling of a classic true story from the Prophet’s life weaves a tale that shows how even the smallest of us can have a great destiny.

Stunningly illustrated in a unique silhouette style by the author, The Spider and the Doves will enchant and enlighten children of all faiths for years to come.

Farah Morley lives in Wales, United Kingdom. She has lectured to diverse audiences, including the BBC, the internationally renowned Beyond the Border festival, The Quest Foundation, and the UK government. She lives in Wales with her husband and their children. The Spider and the Doves is her first book for children.

32 pp ISBN: 978-0-86037-449-7 Age: 4+ n Rights Available – All Languages

there were rugged nding Makkah there In the desert surrou caves, and among those caves spider. and little mountains, hills was home to a Thawr. Thawr the days seem was one named the desert, for often very lonely in The little spider Now, it can be longer. seem animals long and the nights ny of a friend. Sadly, few compa didn’t stop did, that wished for the those cave, and even stopped by its for long.

They liked doves flew by. pair of young decided to But one day, a Thawr and they s and cave on Mount ed twigs, grasse the look of the there. They gather branches of a shrub at nest their build the the wind wove them into protected from spider silk, and were they doves.

There . the cave’s mouth for a pair of nesting a perfect place was It sun. and

last! some friends at that so happy to have The spider was . They were birds ordinary friends These were no stories of all they and bring back into could take wing would rise high day the doves could had seen. Every to see what they h. into the desert Makka to way the sky and fly and would fly all the crumbs, water, find. Often, they find grain and They would always Makkah. in interesting tales

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Miraculous Happenings in the Year of the Elephant Mehded Maryam Sinclair The greedy and power-hungry king Abrahah intends to divert the world’s pilgrims from the Ka’ba, the House of Allah in Makkah, to the cathedral his slaves have built for him. But when the cathedral’s spires finally slice through the brilliant Yemeni skies and its magnificent doors are opened, the throngs Abrahah has been boasting about do not arrive. In a rage, he vows to destroy the Ka’ba, but Allah, the Causer of all causes, has other plans. True happenings, stranger by far than fiction, demonstrate that if He says, “Be!” be it surely is.

Mehded is a professional story teller with 25 years of experience. Her career as a touring and teaching artist began with Vermont Council. She performed in various venues from school, colleges to theater. He lived in Turkey for 10 years teaching language and story telling and now resides in Amman, Jordan.

as it It stood, even been touched. doorway to the magnificent, a gleaming and it truly is. stands today, Allah, whose house and Power of Divine Mercy

The Ka‘ba had not

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Did He not make

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The Qur’an,

al Muttalib, their leader Abd the Hollow, and them victorious.

The Quraysh of and He had made ion of His message had relied on Allah now for the complet Prophet The way was open the birth of the And nite Mercy and of Unity and Infi and give him peace.

Allah bless him Allah bless him Muhammad, may may mad, after Muham the Last many years later, and had become was grown up happenings: and give him peace, some of these recounted to him Prophet, Allah

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Marvellous Stories from the Life of Muhammad Mardijah Aldrich Tarantino This book is a collection of eighteen lively, well-loved stories from the life of the Prophet Muhammad. They highlight the main stations of his life—from orphaned child to Prophet of God and beloved leader of all Muslims.

The book includes twenty-three charming illustrations that offer a glimpse of the world in which the stories are set.

Mardijah Aldrich Tarantino is of American and French heritage. She has travelled widely and enjoys painting, languages, and writing for children. She lives in Cathedral City, California.

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Allah, Most Graciou

how your Lord Have you not seen t? ions of the Elephan dealt with the Compan

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Fiction – Picture Books Cinderella: An Islamic Tale Fawzia Gilani Cinderella is one of the oldest, best-known, and most loved stories worldwide, with hundreds of cultural variants and retellings from ancient Egypt and China to the present day. In this version we follow the trials and tribulations of the sweet, gentle, and pious Zahra when her parents die and she is left at the mercy of an uncaring stepmother and stepsisters. This is a well-crafted Islamic version of the classic tale in which faith, goodness, and prayer are rewarded in the end. The charming, richly detailed illustrations of Shireen Adams, set in medieval Andalusia, help bring the text to life.

“It’s easy to feel a sense of peace after completing Fawzia Gilani’s. This humble version of the classic fairy tale is a gentle reminder that victory comes as much from a peaceful soul as a beautiful dress and a dramatic confrontation.” - Fawzia Gilani

before sunrise wake early at fajr Cinderella would she would sit g prayers. Then and do her mornin finished she When she had and read the Qur’an. stepmother and breakfast for her would prepare would wash the the poor orphan stepsisters. Then beds, sweep the make counters, dishes, wipe the offer her At noon she would floors. the and mop her lunch. and quickly eat midday prayers

saved crumbs she had would take the lla felt lonely she them chirp and When Cindere She would watch and feed the birds. from the table the dishes. peck as she washed

es join them, she would sometim work was done her whole day When her kitchen Cinderella spent a song of her own. or dusting she quietly singing , washing, ironing she was not cooking little attic, sitting working. When books in her tiny, time to read her would find a little mattress. on her old, thin

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Fawzia has worked as a teacher, librarian and school principal in the UK, USA and Canada since 1993. She is the author of thirty children’s books, mostly on the topic of Eid. Currently studying children’s Islamic Literature at University, she also works as an educational consultant. Although based in the UK, she spends her time living between Ohio and England with her husband and daughter.

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Snow White: An Islamic Tale Fawzia Gilani Involving the power of a djinn, poisoned dates, seven dwarf sisters-in-faith and a mysterious old peddler woman in the woods wearing a face veil, this lyrically-told story offers a unique twist on this fairy tale.

Set in the heady snow-strewn woodlands of Anatolia by the illustrator Shireen Adams, this tale of flight, friendship and forgiveness is richly detailed and beautifully brought to life.

Snow White is the second in the ‘Islamic Fairy Tales’ series, which looks to offer meaningful and faithful variants of these popular worldwide stories.

huntsman her ordered the The vile stepmot deep into the forest to take Snow White back her sure to bring me and kill her. “Be it will e instructed . “Or heart and liver!”sh you!” be the worst for

40pp. Full colour Illustrations ISBN: 978-0-86037-526-5 Age 5+ n Rights Available – All Languages

White and looked for Snow The huntsman her the masjid, placing found her outside Snow White He watched as Qur’an in her bag. some flowers. the forest picking walked towards was near. He to see if anyone He looked around arrow. bow and then took out his

began to her. Snow White an walking towards saw the huntsm White turned and Suddenly Snow kill you.” huntsman to tremble with fear. stepmother to pleaded with the ordered by your She pleaded and “Child, I have been return to her home. don’t kill me!” again “please never Snow White, far, far away and “Huntsman,” cried d she would run return she promise spare her life, in liver, your wicked your heart and do not bring back I “If listen. an would not words of Prophet But the huntsm she recited the kill me!” he said. hands in prayer, stepmother will as she raised her please.” (54:10) Snow White’s eyes ered, so help me’ Tears fell from “‘Indeed I am overpow Noah. “Dear Allah,”

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We’re Off to Make ‘Umrah Sana Munshey ‘Salam, my dear friends, I hope you’re all well. If you’ve time to listen I’ve something to tell About the first mosque, A beautiful sight, Which we face when we pray, Where the nur shines bright...’

Discover the joys of ‘Umrah, step by step, in rhymed verse with charming illustrations. Includes poster and paper dolls ‘Umrah How to Make

Sana Munshey: Mother of four, Sana is currently residing in Qatar, but home is still Ann Arbor, USA. Her inspiration for writing came from her children, whom she home schools’ where reading and storytelling has been their favorite pass-time.

Steps 1 & 2

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Steps to making ‘Umrah

Step 4 Step 5 Step 6

Talbiyah Labbayk Allahumma, labbayk! laka Labbayk, la sharika labbayk!

Inna’l-hamda, Wa’l- ni’mata Laka wa’l-mulk; La sharika lak! parts which Contains small under 4 years. using scissors. suitable for children supervision preferred while WARNING: Not hazard. Adult may cause a choking

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Steps 10 & 11

Meaning: O Allah, At Your service, here I am!

- You have At Your service here I am! no partner – and All praise, blessings Yours! kingship are You have no partner.

and 1. Make intention before change into Ihram or at Meeqat. and 2. Pray two rak‘ahs recite Talbiyah. repeat 3. Continue to until the Talbiyah oftenMosque. outside the Holy around the 4. Make Tawaf times.

Ka’bah seven make 5. In each round, the Black du‘as and greet Stone. pray two 6. After Tawaf, behind rak‘ahs at or Maqam Ibrahim. water.

7. Drink Zamzam Safa’ 8. Make Sa‘i between times. and Marwa seven hair.

9. Shave or trim everyday 10. Change into clothes. complete.

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Amira’s Totally Chocolate World J.S Mair Amira loves chocolate so much that every night before she goes to sleep, she asks God to make everything chocolate. On Eid ulFitr, she wakes up to find a totally chocolate world! At first she loves her new world, but when she discovers that she misses all the beautiful colors in nature, she realizes that God, the Creator, knows best. Chocolate: it’s undeniably irresistible, and in one form or another, adored by many. If you appreciate the value of chocolate, then join Amira in her totally chocolate world.

J. Samia Mair is a freelance writer whose work has been published in magazines, books, and scientific journals. She writes in several genres, including children’s fiction, short stories, essays, book reviews, scientific articles, and poetry. Prior to her current work, Mair was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She also practiced law for over eight years.

24 pp. Colour Illustrations: 13 ISBN 978-0-86037-408-4 n Age: 3+ n Rights Available – All Languages

The Perfect Gift J.S Mair Sarah is sad because she cannot find an Eid gift for her mother, so she takes a walk along the secret path in the woods that always makes her feel better. There she finds the first flower of spring -– Allah’s perfect gift to the world. A gentle introduction to learning to appreciate Allah’s handiwork in the simple wonders of the natural world.

J. Samia Mair is a freelance writer whose work has been published in magazines, books, and scientific journals. She writes in several genres, including children’s fiction, short stories, essays, book reviews, scientific articles, and poetry. Prior to her current work, Mair was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She also practiced law for over eight years.

28 pp. Colour Illustrations: 24 ISBN: 978-0-86037-403-9 n Age: 5+ n Rights Available – All Languages

CHILDREN A Drop of Mercy: The Water Cycle Shahbatun Abu Bakar and Nordin Endut The many blessings of water and the basic process of the water cycle are presented for young children, in an easy-tounderstand manner. Includes poster and suggestions for classroom activities.

32pp. Colour Illustrations: 17 isbn 978-0-860373-83-4 n Age: 5+ n Rights Available – All Languages

Aisha Goes in Search of Colour Lisa Jane Dhar Aisha, a little butterfly in a mysterious and enchanting world, is troubled because she is different from all the other insects.

How does she learn to cope with her difference, and how do her fellow creatures react?

32 pp. Colour Illustrations: 15 ISBN 978-0-86037-472-5 n Age: 3+ n Rights Available – All Languages

My Mum is a Wonder Michele Messaoudi A young boy’s warm account of his mother’s daily work brings into focus the strong bonds, joys and sacrifices of Muslim family life.

24pp. Colour Illustrations: 16 ISBN 978-0-860372-98-1 n Age: 5+ n Rights Available – All Languages

A School Girl’s Hero Umm Aamina For days Anum didn’t know who to write about for her school English competition, ‘Who I Aspire to Be Like’. Then an inspiration came to her. Her family was supportive, but Anum began to have second thoughts. What would her peers think of her role model, who was so different from the pop stars and sports heroes they had chosen?

28 pp. Colour Illustrations: 22 ISBN 978-0-860374-21-3 HB n Age: 8+

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‘Allah the Maker’ Series

Delightful accounts of the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch, encouraging children to give thanks to our Creator.

Allah Gave Me Two Eyes to See… Fatima M. D’Oyen The wonders of all of our five senses are introduced to children in simple rhyme, along with the most important gift of all, a heart with which to love and give thanks to God. 32pp. Colour Illustrations: 16 ISBN 978-0-860373-66-7 HB n Age: 3+ Rights Available – All Languages

Allah Gave Me a Tongue to Taste…

Ayesha Jones 32pp. Colour Illustrations: 12 ISBN 978-0-860373-38-4

Allah Gave Me a Nose to Smell…

Rizwana Qamaruddin 32pp. Colour Illustrations: 14 ISBN 978-0-860373-33-9

Allah Gave Me Two Ears to Hear…

Amrana Arif 32pp. Colour Illustrations: 16 ISBN 978-0-860373-53-7

Allah Gave Me Two Hands and Feet Raana Bokhari 32pp. Colour Illustrations: 12 ISBN 978-0-860373-48-3

CHILDREN ‘I Can….’ Series

This set of colourful, beautifully illustrated board books introduces basic concepts of Islamic practice to young children while helping to strengthen their confidence and identities as Muslims. Age: 3+.

Rights Available for All Languages I Can Make Du‘a Anywhere!

Yasmin Ibrahim 15pp. Colour Illustrations: 11 ISBN 978-0-860373-24-7 I Can Pray Anywhere!

(Second Impression) Aisha Ghani 15pp. Colour Illustrations: 11 ISBN 978-0-860373-39-1 I Can Read The Qur’an Anywhere!

(Second Impression) Yasmin Ibrahim 15pp. Colour Illustrations: 11 ISBN 978-0-860373-09-4 I Can Eat (almost) anything Anywhere!

(Second Impression) Yasmin Ibrahim 15pp. Colour Illustrations: 11 ISBN 978-0-860373-XX-X I Can Say Bismillah Anywhere!

Yasmin Ibrahim 15pp. Colour Illustrations: 11 ISBN 978-0-860373-14-8 I Can Wear Hijab Anywhere!

(Second Impression) Yasmin Ibrahim 15pp. Colour Illustrations: 11 ISBN 978-0-860373-19-371

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Fiction – Children and Pre-Teen (7-11) The Muslim All-Stars: Helping the Polonskys Meet Imran, Sumaya, Che Amran, Leila and Adam: AKA, the MuslimAll-Stars.

An elderly man is desperate for help. His house, filled with rubbish and animals, needs clearing before his wife returns home from a major operation. The Muslim All-Stars come together to do the work - but with time running out and a bigger mess than you can imagine to clear – can they succeed?

Khaleel Muhammad is a well-known singer of nasheeds (Islamic music). He has also written and produced his own successful audio adventure, ‘The Adventures of Hakim’. This is his first children’s book.

ISBN: 978-0-86037-454-1 n Age: 7+ n Rights Available – All Languages

The Victory Boys Junayd and his friends think madrasa is a waste of time, and older brother Saleem is fast becoming the black sheep of the family. That is, until the Imam of the mosque initiates an extracurricular project outside his comfort zone. But can faith and football flourish side-by-side?

Jamal (James) Orme embraced Islam in 2002, is a primary school teacher by profession, and lives in East Sussex with his wife and three children.

112 pp ISBN: 978-0-86037-414-5 n Age: 10+ n Rights Available – All Languages

CHILDREN The Hijab Boutique Michelle Khan Farah enjoys her private girls’ school and fun with her friends until the day she is given the assignment to bring in something representing her mother to talk about for ‘International Women’s Day’ in front of the whole class. Compared to her friend’s glamorous actress, make-up artist and tap dancing mothers, what can her modest, humble mother possibly have that is worth sharing with her classmates?

“The Hijab Boutique is a wonderful book that will appeal to young readers age 10 and up. Black and white illustrations add to the message’s impact. One of the striking attributes of The Hijab Boutique is its sensitive treatment of the topic of respecting cultural differences, and rethinking automatic responses.” —The Midwest Book Review Michelle Khan is an award-winning Indian Canadian writer.

She started her career at a University of Toronto student paper, and eventually her words hit daily newspaper pages. For six years, Michelle wrote an internationally syndicated youth advice column. Michelle lives in Toronto, Canada, with her parents and younger sister. This is her first chapter book for kids.

64 pp ISBN: 978-0-86037-468-8 n Age: 8+ n Rights Available – All Languages

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Biographies Imam Al-Ghazali (Kube Discovery Series) Edoardo Albert In this short biography you will discover how Imam al-Ghazali rose from his humble background as a fatherless young boy to become the preeminent Muslim scholar of the eleventh century and a towering figure in the history of Islamic thought. It also reveals why, after years of success, he left behind his prestigious teaching position and became a penniless traveler trying to experience the peace of a contented inner life.

With illustrations, photographs, and maps, the rich and diverse world that produced al-Ghazali is vividly brought alive.

Edoardo Albert is a London-based writer of Italian and Sri Lankan extraction.

80 pp ISBN: 978-1-84774-030-4 n Age: 12+ n Rights Available – All Languages

Dr. Hany and Islamic Relief: Moved by Compassion, Serving the World’s Poorest People Dr Hany El Banna, the founder of Islamic Relief Worldwide, is a tireless humanitarian activist working for the world’s poorest people. This story charts Dr Hany El Banna’s steps from fundraising on the streets of Birmingham to being the president of a global humanitarian relief organisation. His efforts to establish Islamic Relief around the world, is at once a warm, inspiring and occasionally eccentric tale of humanity.

120 pp ISBN: 978-1-84774-026-7 n Age: 12+ n Rights Available – All Languages

CHILDREN Fiction – Young Adult (12+) Burning Boats Zaynab Dawood Life at the peaceful fishing hamlet of Tobay has been changed beyond recognition by the power-hungry Abbas, who uses threats and violence to fulfill his desire for control. Will the villagers’ faith, courage and wisdom be enough to win the battle and save their way of life?

Zaynab Dawood, a secondary school teacher and mother of four, is author of two award winning children’s books and was runner-up in the Muslim Writer’s Awards (UK) in the nonfiction category.

148 pp. ISBN: 978-0-86037-477-0 n Age: 12+ n Rights Available – All Languages

When Wings Expand Mehded Maryam Sinclair Writing on the pages of her journal, Nur, a teenage girl in Canada, charts the onset and advance of her mother’s cancer.

Nur watches her mother’s body begin to shrink, and her discomfort begin to increase. And, when family and friends begin to appear, Nur must face the prospect of her mother’s looming death.

Nur bears the crushing loss and finds her adolescent life more demanding and complex. But with the legacy of her mother’s love, her family’s support, and the guidance of her faith, she manages to overcome the searing pain and use her new found strength to bring joy in to the lives of others. Showing that after death wings can expand.

224pp. ISBN 978-0-86037-499-2 Age: 11+ Winner of the ‘Unpublished Muslim Writers Award 2011’

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