Islamic Authors

October is Islamic History Month. Celebrate and learn with these reads.

Updated March 19, 2024
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Bird summons
Aboulela, Leila
Paper Book
In her adventurous new novel, New York Times Notable author Leila Aboulela delivers a lively portrait of three women who embark on a journey of self-discovery while grappling with the conflicting demands of family, duty, and faith. When Salma, Moni, and Iman--friends and active...

2

Homeland elegies : a novel
Akhtar, Ayad
Paper Book
This "profound and provocative" work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Disgraced and American Dervish followsan immigrant father and his son as they search for belonging--in post-Trump America, and with each other (Kirkus Reviews). "Passionate, disturbing,...
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The adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi : a novel
Chakraborty, S. A.
Paper Book
"A thrilling, transportative adventure that is everything promised-Chakraborty's storytelling is fantasy at its best." -- R.F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and The Poppy War "An exhilarating, propulsive adventure, stitched from the threads of real history, Amina's...
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Song of a captive bird : a novel
Darznik, Jasmin
Paper Book
LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * A spellbinding debut novel about the trailblazing Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad, who defied society's expectations to find her voice and her destiny "A complex and beautiful rendering of [a] vanished country and its scattered...
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Seven
Doctor, Farzana
Paper Book
FINALIST FOR THE 2021 TRILLIUM AWARD * FINALIST FOR THE 2021 EVERGREEN AWARD * AN INDIGO BEST BOOK OF 2020 * A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST INDEPENDENT READ FOR FALL 2020 * AN APPLE BOOKS BEST BOOK OF 2020 * A CBC BOOKS BEST CANADIAN FICTION BOOK OF 2020 * A NOW MAGAZINE TOP TEN BOOK OF 2020

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Canadian author

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A place for us : a novel
Mirza, Fatima Farheen
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BOOK AWARD "5 UNDER 35" NOMINEE * NEW YORK'S "ONE BOOK, ONE NEW YORK" PICK Named One of the Best Books of the Year: Washington Post * NPR * People * Refinery29 * Parade * BuzzFeed "Mirza ...
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Cette maison est la tienne
Mirza, Fatima Farheen, 1991- author.
Paper Book

Amar est fache avec sa famille depuis trois ans. Ses parents, des indiens musulmans ayant emigre en Californie, lui ont interdit d'epouser la femme qu'il aimait. Le poids des traditions pese aussi sur ses soeurs, Hadia et Huda. Le mariage d'Hadia est l'occasion pour lui de renouer avec les siens. De nombreux souvenirs et des verites enfouies resurgissent a cette occasion.

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Exit west : a novel
Hamid, Mohsin
Paper Book
FINALIST FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE & WINNER OF THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR FICTION and THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY PRIZE "It was as if Hamid knew what was going to happen to America and the world, and gave us a road map to our future... At once terrifying and ... oddly...
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9

Sea prayer
Hosseini, Khaled.
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An illustrated book on the refugee crisis that will break your heart in under 48 pages, from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and And the Mountains Echoed. ...
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10

Much Ado about Nada: A Novel
Jalaluddin, Uzma
Paper Book
A sparkling second-chance romance inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion Nada Syed is stuck. On the cusp of thirty, she's still living at home with her brothers and parents in the Golden Crescent neighbourhood of Toronto, resolutely ignoring her mother's unsubtle pleas to get married already...

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Canadian author.

11

Blackwater Falls
Khan, Ausma Zehanat
Paper Book
From critically acclaimed author Ausma Zehanat Khan, Blackwater Falls is the first in a timely and powerful crime series, introducing Detective Inaya Rahman. "A gripping and compulsive mystery, but much more than that: an exploration of faith, prejudice and fear of...

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Canadian author.

12

God in pink : a novel
Namir, Hasan
Paper Book
Hasan Namir's God In Pink is a revelatory novel about being queer and Muslim, set in war-torn Iraq in 2003. Ramy is a young gay Iraqi struggling to find a balance between his sexuality, religion and culture. Ammar is a sheikh whose guidance Ramy seeks, and whose tolerance is tested by his belief in...

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Canadian author.

13

Nights of Plague: A Novel
Pamuk, Orhan
Paper Book
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES * THE FINANCIAL TIMES * THE NEW YORKER A new book by the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Part detective story, part historical epic--a bold and brilliant novel that imagines a plague ravaging a...
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Les nuits de la peste : roman
Pamuk, Orhan
Paper Book

En avril 1901, il se murmure que la peste s'est declaree a Mingher, une ile au large de Rhodes sur la route d'Alexandrie. Deux eminents specialistes des epidemies sont depeches sur place par le sultan Abdulhamid II. La maladie infectieuse est rapidement confirmee mais imposer des mesures sanitaires represente un veritable defi, en particulier lorsqu'elles se heurtent aux croyances religieuses. Dans cette ile multiculturelle ou musulmans et orthodoxes tentent de cohabiter, la maladie agit comme un accelerateur des tensions communautaires. Et si l'union etait rendue possible par la construction d'une identite nationale ?

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Not the girls you're looking for
Safi, Aminah Mae
Paper Book
Lulu Saad doesn't need your advice, thank you very much. She's got her three best friends and nothing can stop her from conquering the known world. Sure, for half a minute she thought she'd nearly drowned a cute guy at a party, but he was totally faking it. And fine, yes, she caused a scene...
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Fatima Tate takes the cake
VanBrakle, Khadijah
Paper Book
Fatima Tate wants to be a baker AND enjoy some innocent flirting with her hot friend Raheem-but her strict Muslim parents would never approve of either... Seventeen-year-old Fatima Tate, aspiring baker (100% against her conservative parents' wishes), leads a pretty normal life in...
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17

Ms. Marvel. 1, No normal
Wilson, G. Willow
Paper Book
Marvel Comics presents the new Ms. Marvel, the groundbreaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City - until she's suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as...

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Miss Marvel. Tome 1, Métamorphose
Wilson, G. Willow
Paper Book

19

Son of elsewhere : a memoir in pieces
Abdelmahmoud, Elamin
Paper Book
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER   From one of the most beloved media personalities of his generation comes a one-of-a-kind reflection on Blackness, faith, language, pop culture, and the challenges and rewards of finding your way in the world. Professional wrestling...

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Canadian author.

20

Lost Islamic history : reclaiming Muslim civilisation from the past
Alkhateeb, Firas
Paper Book
Islam has been one of the most powerful religious, social and political forces in history. Over the last 1400 years, from origins in Arabia, a succession of Muslim polities and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern France to East Africa and...

21

Destiny disrupted : a history of the world through Islamic eyes
Ansary, Mir Tamim.
Paper Book
The Western narrative of world history largely omits a whole civilization. Destiny Disrupted tells the history of the world from the Islamic point of view, and restores the centrality of the Muslim perspective, ignored for a thousand years. "A must-read...
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22

No god but God : the origins, evolution, and future of Islam
Aslan, Reza.
Paper Book
A fascinating, accessible introduction to Islam from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Zealot and host of Believer FINALIST FOR THE GUARDIAN FIRST BOOK AWARD  In No god but God, internationally acclaimed...
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Arabiyya : recipes from the life of an Arab in diaspora
Assil, Reem
Paper Book
IACP AWARD WINNER . A collection of 100+ bright, bold recipes influenced by the vibrant flavors and convivial culture of the Arab world, filled with moving personal essays on food, family, and identity and mixed with a pinch of California cool, from chef and activist Reem Assil ...
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Eyeliner : a cultural history
Hankir, Zahra
Paper Book
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Pick "Cosmetic, tool of rebellion, status signifier: Eyeliner has been all these and more. Moving through millenniums and across civilizations, Hankir gives the makeup its eye-opening due." --The New York Times Book Review<...

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Kamila knows best
Heron, Farah
Paper Book
This slow burn romance featuring a hilarious puppy prom and delightful matchmaking schemes is "a fun, lighthearted binge from page one." (USA Today)   Kamila's life might not be perfect, but, whew, it's close. She lives a life of comfort, filled with her elaborate Bollywood...

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Canadian author.

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Between two kingdoms : a memoir of a life interrupted
Jaouad, Suleika
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman's journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry into "normal" life--from the founder of The Isolation Journals and a subject of the Netflix documentary American Symphony ...
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Persepolis
Satrapi, Marjane
Paper Book
A New York TimesNotable Book A Time Magazine"Best Comix of the Year" A San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles TimesBest-seller Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolisis Marjane Satrapi's memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic...

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Love from A to Z
Ali, S. K.
Paper Book
A Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick "The bighearted, wildly charming, painfully real love story I've been waiting for." --Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda From William C. Morris Award...
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Persepolis
Satrapi, Marjane
Paper Book

Recit autobiographique d'une enfance iranienne, entre guerre et revolution, a travers le regard d'une petite fille.

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Proud : living my American dream
Muhammad, Ibtihaj
Paper Book
The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj...

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L'Arabe du futur
Sattouf, Riad
Paper Book

Ce livre raconte l'histoire vraie d'un enfant blond et de sa famille dans la Libye de Kadhafi et la Syrie d'Hafez Al-Assad.

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The Arab of the future : a graphic memoir : a childhood in the Middle East (1978-1984)
Sattouf, Riad
Paper Book
The Arab of the Future, the #1 French best-seller, tells the unforgettable story of Riad Sattouf's childhood, spent in the shadows of 3 dictators--Muammar Gaddafi, Hafez al-Assad, and his father In striking, virtuoso graphic style that captures both the immediacy of...

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Marya Khan and the incredible henna party
Faruqi, Saadia
Paper Book
Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this is the start of a charming new chapter book series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring.Marya's eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday...
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Yusuf Azeem is not a hero
Faruqi, Saadia
Paper Book
At a time when we are all asking questions about identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by the author of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers who love Hena Khan and Varian Johnson--or anyone struggling to understand recent U.S. history and...
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35

The masjid Kamal loves
Franklin, Ashley
Paper Book
From the author of Not Quite Snow White comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of Mommy's Khimar and Abdul's Story. Friday is Kamal's...
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Crescent moons and pointed minarets : a Muslim book of shapes
Khan, Hena
Paper Book
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets - Islamic book for kids "A beautiful picture book that simultaneously explores shapes, Islam, and the cultures of the Muslim people." - Kirkus Reviews Toddler book of shapes and Islamic traditions: From a crescent moon...
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Under my hijab
Khan, Hena
Paper Book
This lovely book from the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns invites readers to understand and appreciate the hijab and the Muslim women who decide to wear it. Grandma's hijab clasps under her chin. Auntie pins hers up with a whimsical brooch. Jenna puts a sun hat...
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Banana dream
Namir, Hasan
Paper Book
A young boy in Iraq yearns to taste the bananas that have been made unavailable by warfare. Growing up in Iraq after the Gulf War, Mooz didn't always like his name, which means "banana". But when he learns the story behind it, he's proud, even when being teased by his classmates....
Canadian author.

39

Sadiq and the green thumbs
Nuurali, Siman
Paper Book
When Sadiq's Dugsi teacher can't take care of his yard because of an injury, Sadiq reluctantly agrees to help out. To make it more fun, Sadiq gathers together some friends to help. Can they care for their teacher's garden and have fun at the same time?
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40

A bit of Earth
Riazi, Karuna
Paper Book
"Karuna Riazi has a way with words. This story will find its way into your heart."--Tae Keller, Newbery Medalist for When You Trap a Tiger "As timeless as it is timely, A Bit of Earth is a rare gift."--Laurel Snyder, author of National Book Award nominee Orphan Island ...
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41

Amal unbound
Saeed, Aisha
Paper Book
"Saeed's timely and stirring middle-grade debut is a celebration of resistance and justice."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review The compelling story of a girl's fight to regain her life and dreams after being forced into indentured servitude. Life is quiet and...

42

Le courage d'Amal
Saeed, Aisha
Paper Book

Dans son village du Pakistan, Amal, douze ans, aspire a devenir un jour enseignante. Ainee de la famille, elle doit veiller sur ses soeurs apes l'ecole, mais trouve toujours le temps de parfaire son education. Un jour, elle se querelle avec le fils du chef du village et l'insulte sans le vouloir. Homme riche et corrompu, le chef oblige Amal a devenir sa servante afin de racheter sa faute. Au domaine des Khan ou elle habite desormais, la jeune fille est traitee comme une esclave et doit lutter pour sa survie dans un univers ou c'est chacun pour soi. Determinee et intelligente, elle ne se laisse pas abattre. Rassemblant tout son courage, elle amorce un combat qui lui permettra d'obtenir justice et de realiser enfin son reve d'une vie meilleure.

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Grounded
Saeed, Aisha
Paper Book
When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he'd rather be writing a poem that's good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper. Hanna is intent on finding a lost cat in the...
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44

Salat in secret
Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah
Paper Book
From the critically acclaimed author of Your Name Is a Song and the bestselling illustrator of The Proudest Blue comes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith. In this beautiful story...
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45

The wonders we seek : thirty incredible Muslims who helped shape the world
Faruqi, Saadia
Paper Book
In this biographical collection, with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more who helped make the world we know today. A brilliant...
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I am Malala : how one girl stood up for education and changed the world
Yousafzai, Malala
Paper Book
In this New York Times bestselling memoir, Malala Yousafzai--the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize--inspires young readers with her stunning story of resilience and power. I Am Malala. This is my story. Malala...
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We have always been here : a queer Muslim memoir
Habib, Samra
Paper Book
Samra Habib has spent most of her life searching for the safety to be herself. The men in her life wanted to police her, the women had only shown her the example of pious obedience, and her body was a problem to be solved. A triumphant memoir of forgiveness and family, both chosen and not, We Have...

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Canadian author.


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