Young Adult 12-17 – The Islamic Library Association

Sitara, Lady of the Lotus

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:38:17 +0000

Princess Sitara, a Bengali Muslim who feels insecure about her N’daian heritage. She attends the Royal Academy in a Korean-inspired fantasy world, where she documents her life through a series of journal entries. The story explores Sitara’s journey to find friends, experience first love, and gain self-acceptance as she copes with her social anxiety and insecurity about her background.

Home Is a Silhouette

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:30:08 +0000

Asiya, a young woman with a restless heart, makes a mistake that forces her into a life of fear and violence behind the walls of a wealthy mogul’s mansion. Lila, a maid who has been at the mansion for five years, has become a shell of her former self, obedient to the “Master” with no hope of escape. When the two girls’ paths converge, their worlds are shattered, and they must collaborate to find a way to be free from the mogul’s power.

A Little Bit of Love

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:25:30 +0000

The story begins during the devastating monsoon floods in Mumbai in 2005, where a chance encounter sparks a connection between two young people from different walks of life. Afrah: A young and determined woman, Afrah’s main ambition is to become a school teacher. When the monsoon rains hit, she saves Sadiq, a young medical student who is so protective of the books he borrowed that he is unwilling to abandon them in the flood. Sadiq: A driven medical student with his life mapped out. His goal is to become a surgeon and move out to escape his narcissistic father and protect his mother. After their initial meeting during the floods, the two continue to cross paths while commuting on Mumbai’s local trains. As their relationship develops, Sadiq begins to question his carefully laid plans.

Blood of the Levant (Ichor Heart)

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:14:29 +0000

A century of war rages between the Empire of Europa and the Russian Tsardom over control of “Ichor ore”. The Ichor is also present in the veins of special individuals known as “Ichor Hearts,” who are used as weapons of conquest. The narrative follows two central characters: Omar: A young Muslim from the Syrian vassal of Europa, he is secretly an Ichor Heart with rapid healing abilities. After a tragedy strikes his family, he seeks vengeance and joins Europa’s Royal Legion to fight back against the Russians. Yuri Romanov: The Russian Prince is tormented by nightmares and sets out on his own quest to uncover the truth behind his origins and the fate of his loved ones. The story unfolds in two parallel timelines, exploring themes of faith, destiny, politics, and the brutality of war. A central subplot involves Omar joining a group of Ichor Hearts to infiltrate a Russian command to find the missing Prince Yuri.

Lala Comics: The Hilarious Encounters of a Muslim Woman Learning Her Religion

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:07:14 +0000

The Hilarious Encounters of a Muslim Woman Learning Her Religion is a compilation of comic strips by illustrator Umm Sulayman. The stories follow a Muslim woman, Lala, as she navigates life with her family and often misunderstands Islamic teachings, leading to humorous and relatable situations.

A Second Look

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:00:24 +0000

A romance novel centered on Elizza BenTaleb, a young Muslim woman balancing family obligations with her career ambitions. The story explores the complexities of faith, career, and relationships within a vibrant Muslim family.

Good Character (Islam in Practice)

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:55:04 +0000

The book is a collection of protocols on proper conduct for Muslims, based on the teachings of the Quran and the examples of the Prophet Muhammad. The guide details how Muslims should conduct themselves in various situations, such as eating, greeting family, and visiting the sick, and explains the Islamic principles behind these behaviors.

Flower Child

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:49:39 +0000

The story follows a high school student named Aleena who is suffering from depression after the death of her father. Her family has moved on, leaving her to grapple with her grief alone. Her sadness and bad habits begin to erode her joy in her favorite hobbies, baking and gardening. Aleena’s freshman year is made worse by relentless bullying at school. However, when she meets Zayn, a kind-hearted boy, he helps her realize that it is okay to ask for help. With Zayn’s support, Aleena must find the inner strength to confront her pain, stand up to her bullies, and embrace her Muslim identity as a source of healing.

Muslimah Mukallaf: The Muslimahs Guide to Puberty, Faith, and Personal Care

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:45:38 +0000

Muslimah Mukallaf: The Muslimahs Guide to Puberty, Faith, and Personal Care is an Islamic guide for young Muslim girls covering puberty, faith, and personal care, with genres including Islamic non-fiction, personal development, and health/hygiene. It provides comprehensive advice on managing physical and emotional changes, explains Islamic obligations for those who have reached puberty (mukallaf), and offers practical guidance on topics like hygiene, skincare, and dressing in hijab, all supported by Quranic verses and hadith

I am Sacred Like the Moon

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:32:38 +0000

The book follows a young girl who reflects on attending a “period party” and explores the significance of the menstrual cycle. In a celebration of sisterhood, she learns about her body and the connection between the moon’s phases and the menstrual cycle. The book encourages positive self-love practices and teaches young readers how to appreciate their bodies and embrace the changes that come with puberty. Through a warm and accessible narrative, the book addresses these themes to help young people feel more comfortable and informed about menstruation, framing it as a sacred and beautiful part of the feminine design.