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Stories are a big part of childhood. So why not choose Islamic children’s books that bring them closer to Allah? We have Islamic books for kids of every age.
Is your little one bored of reading the same stories every night? Check out our 7 new Islamic children's books released just this year.
Don't just swap screens with random books. This Muslim parents' guide for books helps you choose the best books for kids that build faith, not just fill time.
These 7 Islamic bedtime stories for kids turn nightly routine into moments of faith and connection. Here’s how to plan a simple bedtime routine for kids.
You want to raise a child who appreciates what they have. But they keep asking for more. Here’s how to teach gratitude to kids gently through Islamic books.
Your child should never feel like they have to hide who they are. These 5 Islamic books can help Muslim kids embrace their identity with confidence and pride.
Trying to cut your child’s screen time? Here are 10 screen-free activities for kids inspired by Islamic children's books—creative, meaningful, and actually fun.
What if your child asked you to wake them up for Fajr? These Islamic children’s books for 5-year-olds help kids fall in love with salah gently and joyfully.
Looking for a good children’s book about hajj? Here’s why we love The Green Dinosaur Umbrella by Amina Banawan and how you can use it this Dhul Hijjah.
How do you teach a child to truly trust Allah—not just say the words? Here are simple, everyday ways to build tawakkul in Islam, for children and adults alike.
What if bedtime became the most meaningful 10 minutes of your child's day? Here's the Islamic stories about prophets (& other Islamic bedtime stories) you need.
The Ali Series by Farheen Khan is a Muslim chapter book series parents have been waiting for. Perfect for ages 8+, fun, faith-filled, and impossible to put down.
You might remind your children to be polite or to say salaam to the neighbours without much thought. But beneath those small habits is a bigger lesson: being a good neighbour is part of our deen....
Muslim parenthood is a journey that begins as soon as your child is born. Suddenly, you become a parent, and now you have a lot of duties.
Discover how faith in Allah and the blessings of motherhood can bring comfort to Muslim widows. This reflection explores grief, trust in divine wisdom, and raising children with hope and dua.
Freedom of speech in Islam is more than a right — it's a duty. This heartfelt reflection reminds Muslim parents and daughters that every voice matters when used for truth, courage, and faith.
Arabic language learning builds a deeper connection with the Qur'an, especially for children. Discover how one mother’s personal journey to teach her daughter Arabic turned into a lasting gift of faith, healing, and spiritual growth rooted in understanding Allah’s names.
Want to raise children who cherish their family bonds and their faith? Maintaining family ties in Islam nurtures emotional growth and a lasting love for faith.
Empowering Muslim daughters starts with more than hijab—it’s about nurturing courage, kindness, and faith. This blog explores how Islamic parenting can shape strong, confident Muslim women by focusing on character over appearance.
Choosing a Muslim name can be about much more than what sounds beautiful. Read how I named my daughter Ruqaya and the hopes I placed behind her name.
Trusting Allah in grief brings light to darkness. Discover how seeing Allah as your Protecting Friend can transform loneliness into peace and pain into purpose.
One moment of true tawakkul (trust in Allah) can reshape your life and legacy. This heartfelt letter explores the life-changing impact of relying on Allah, with lessons from Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
Muslim parenting principles start with listening. Discover how nurturing a child’s voice with mercy, not control, shapes confident, emotionally intelligent Muslim children.
Trusting Allah means taking action, showing patience, and embracing growth through trials. A heartfelt letter reveals timeless Islamic wisdom for spiritual success.
Patience in Islam means trusting Allah’s plan, even when answers are delayed. This heartfelt reflection explores how faith, prayer, and perseverance bring peace and reward, especially in parenting and life’s struggles.
How can we protect our kids from Islamophobia? Learn Muslim parenting strategies to raise confident children grounded in faith and identity.
Raising practising Muslim children isn’t easy. This reflection explores how Shaytan’s tactics teach us key parenting lessons — patience, persistence, and small steps. Rooted in Islamic wisdom and personal experience, it offers practical strategies to raise faithful, resilient kids in a challenging world.
Islam teaches us that youth is a time for growth, purpose, and worship. Discover how to raise Muslim youth with strong values, good companions, and a passion for learning—through parenting rooted in faith, wisdom, and the prophetic example.
Learn how the story of Prophet Musa (AS) offers powerful Islamic parenting principles for raising courageous children. Through his fears, duas, and reliance on Allah, we’re reminded it’s okay to be afraid — and essential to seek help with humility and trust.
Read how the Life of Maryam in Islam inspires faith, strength, and trust in Allah through timeless lessons that encourage every Muslim woman.
The story of Musa (AS) and his mother teaches children—and us—the true meaning of bravery. A powerful Islamic parenting lesson for facing fear with faith.
One unexpected act of kindness helped me understand what Ihsan in Islam truly means and how small acts of excellence can bring us closer to Allah.
What if the ordinary parts of your life hold more potential than you realize? Prophet Musa’s staff reminds us that Allah can make the ordinary extraordinary.
Our author Sarah Musa has loved writing since she was a child. She would visit the library weekly to restock and read 300 page books cover-to-cover...
Do you know that censorship and shadow-banning by major social media platforms limit the reach of most of the Palestinian content? Even content tha...
Today we are chatting with one of our readers, ten-year-old Aisha. She is an aspiring writer and the second child of a family of five children (soon to be six). Her favourite book isStuck in the Middleby Sumayyah Hussein.
Lela Goldsmith, author of Bibi’s Blessing and Not too Little to Make a Difference, grew up in Lamu an island off the coast of Kenya. The island is ...
Explore the creative process behind children’s books, from tiny sparks of inspiration to finished stories—with a reminder that inspiration comes from Allah.
A small ant, a mighty elephant, and a powerful lesson. Rukhsana Khan’s "Elephant’s Makeover" reminds us that Allah’s blessings make us stronger than we think.
Winter is the perfect time to get cozy with a good book! Try these simple ideas for making reading more fun, from reading forts to family book clubs.
Muslim children deserve stories that reflect their faith and values. Supporting Muslim publishers helps bring meaningful, engaging books to more families.
A new school year brings big feelings and new challenges. These back-to-school reads help children navigate friendships, bullies, identity, and more.
Muslim children deserve stories that reflect their names, faith, and experiences. See why writing our own stories matters—with Trouble at Taraweeh.
As parents, we want the best for our children, and part of that is raising them to be citizens of the world. But sometimes we’re torn between makin...
Stories are powerful. Hollywood knows it; media moguls know it; book publishers know it. We know it too! Storytelling matters even in Islam. Here's why.
No good deed is too small. Inspire your children to make a difference, spread kindness, and see how even small acts can have a big impact.
It’s never been clearer than at the present how systems of domination seek to shut down people who are deemed unimportant or who speak inconvenient...
Reading stories written by kids is always a lot of fun! This past October, we received over 1000 entries for our Islamic Heritage Month story compe...
It’s hard to believe that the sacred month of Ramadan is just around the corner! One of Ruqaya’s Bookshelf’s five titles that are centred around th...
How important are Muslim children’s books in shaping our kids’ Islamic identity? Very! Many of us grew up reading stories about characters who bore...
Five new Muslim children’s books, five stories to love! From family adventures to heartfelt journeys, explore the latest additions to Ruqaya’s Bookshelf.
Sarah Musa’s Dawud Helps is one of our newest books available for pre-order. It tells the story of Dawud, whose Papa is struggling to make ends mee...
Growing Giddo’s Hair by Sumayyah Hussein is the last of our five newest books available for pre-order. Nuh wants to give his grandpa something amaz...
Sarah Musa’sMy Garden Over Gazatransforms pain into purpose. Rooted in truth and resilience, it’s a powerful children’s story that nurtures hope, identity, and strength — written by a Muslim author reclaiming the narrative.
How many times has your child asked why we fast in Ramadan, or why we pray five times a day? You know how curious they can be. Hajj rituals are no ...
Some months carry more weight than others. And Muharram 2025 is one of them. It’s the first month of the Islamic calendar, but more importantly, it...
Every year around this time, our feeds light up with powerful moments—pilgrims circling the Kaaba, standing on the sunlit plains of Arafah, and rai...
Stories shape how children see the world—and themselves. Give your little Muslim reader stories that help them feel seen, proud, and connected to their faith.
Being a religious parent doesn’t mean being perfect. Small, consistent acts can nurture faith at home and help your children grow with love and intention.
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