Culture – The Islamic Library Association

L.E.A.D with L.O.V.E©: A Journey of Faith in Parenting Teens

Khalisa — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:17:22 +0000

The book L.E.A.D with L.O.V.E©: A Journey of Faith in Parenting Teens is a faith-based parenting guide that provides a spiritual framework for raising teenagers. The genre is parenting self-help/religious, offering a summary of strategies to build character, tackle problematic behaviors, and strengthen relationships with a focus on spiritual values, anti-bullying techniques, and managing media. Spiritual Foundation: The book aims to help parents establish a spiritual foundation for building character and resilience in their teens. Behavioral Guidance: It focuses on identifying and addressing common problematic teen behaviors, offering practical ways to soothe angry or troubled hearts and minds. Parental Support: The book provides emotional and spiritual support for parents as they navigate the challenges of raising teens, helping them to impart strength to their families.

Why Can’t I See Allah?

Khalisa — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:42:16 +0000

Inspired by a real-life conversation between a mother and her child, the story helps parents answer one of the most difficult questions a young Muslim child can ask. It provides relatable concepts to help children understand the nature of faith, guiding them to a deeper understanding of Allah.

Eid Empanadas

Khalisa — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:38:33 +0000

Omar Hernández feels like an outsider at his Islamic school, An-Noor Islamic Academy, even after a year and a half. His mother is from Puerto Rico, and his father’s parents immigrated from Ecuador, giving his family a Latino-Muslim heritage that he feels is different from his classmates’. When his teacher assigns the class an essay on how their families celebrate Ramadan and Eid, Omar becomes nervous that his family’s customs will make him stand out even more. With support from his teacher and family, Omar finds the courage to share his family’s festive traditions, including their special recipe for empanadas. Through this experience, Omar learns to embrace his heritage and discovers that sharing his traditions can be a source of pride and connection.

Dhasha and Grandma’s Backyard Medicine

Khalisa — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:28:28 +0000

A young girl named Dasha learns about traditional herbalism from her grandmother. They go on a healing walk through their backyard, which Grandma has cultivated as a garden of medicinal plants. Grandma teaches Dasha how to identify and use plants to create remedies for the family. The story highlights the sacred bond between generations, the wisdom of traditional knowledge, and the healing power of nature.

Dreamers Like Me-Famous Hijabis Around the World

Khalisa — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:23:41 +0000

Highlights the achievements and diverse careers of 25 impactful Muslim women who wear the hijab. It explores the significant contributions these women have made in various fields, such as education, arts, sports, and more.

What Is Sawm?

Khalisa — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:44:50 +0000

A young girl named Halimah learns about fasting, family traditions, and the values of kindness, charity, and community.

Who Will Help Me Make Iftar?

Khalisa — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:23:37 +0000

Mustafa Amca, an older man in Turkey who, along with his wife Ayse Teyze, hosts a beloved annual iftar (the meal to break the fast during Ramadan) on the first day of the holy month. This year, Ayse is sick and unable to help, so Mustafa decides to prepare the entire meal himself to keep the tradition alive.

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.

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.

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.