Growing up is never easy. As simple as that sounds, it is the truth. Many of our young Muslim children are falling prey to many temptations. These "temptations" are not just limited to our teen population. They are also pushed upon our younger children as well. Burhaan Khan is a young Muslim American boy who has to contend with the everyday trials of being a Muslim. What is great about this book is the manner in which the lessons are presented. It lets the reader know that sometimes problems come from outside forces, like in the story "Says Who?" and sometimes the problems are within ourselves, as in the story "A True Warrior." The six easily readable tales run the gamut in presenting not only problems but solutions as well. Topics like cousins who don't follow Islam and dealing with a bully are addressed in a very straight forward and sensitive manner. These stories provide excellent examples of how to apply Islamic principles in daily life. First, Burhaan learns that a person's character is more important than his material possessions. Next, we see how he reacts when a popular new student tries to gain the attention of others. Burhaan also finds himself confronted with relatives who don't practice Islam; he is challenged to do well on a test, and finally, we end with a heart-warming story about a cat he finds that has a very special need. What better way to show proper conduct in Islam than through the eyes of a young boy who's living it: Burhaan Khan.

The internationally acclaimed author of If I Should Speak, A Voice, and Footsteps introduces her first novel written independent of the If I Should Speak trilogy.

In Realities of Submission, the reader witnesses the heart, mind, and life of Renee Morris, the narrator of this reflective tale. Told in three parts, Renee's first person narrative tells of a stringent childhood in her father's church and her ultimate submission to the religion of her nature in young adulthood. As Renee embraces Islam, the spiritual tranquility of her initial conversion begins to wane as she faces the painful realities of navigating the Muslim experience itself. At times humorous and at times painful, the story touches the reader's deepest thoughts and incites the familiar questioning of the human soul.

“Phenomenally powerful . . . moving.” —Yasmin bint Ismail, author of A Hand Through the Door for My New Sister

Journey with Ahmad and Layla Deen as they embark on one amazing adventure after another. In this special omnibus edition, all four Deen family stories are gathered in one place for hours of non-stop thrills.
In the first story, Ahmad and Layla take a trip with their father to sunny Mexico to learn about the ancient Aztecs. After their father is kidnapped, they learn more about this ancient civilization than they could ever imagine.
In the second story, Layla tries to catch a thief and what she discovers about herself is a lot more than she ever thought possible.
In the third story, Ahmad goes on a class trip to China, but instead of getting a history lesson, he may become a victim of history, along with his annoying roommate. Can he survive?
In the final story, Layla is a young teenager trying to survive her last year of junior high school. Just when she thinks her feelings of isolation are starting to get manageable, the student council decides to have a popularity contest - and her name is mysteriously entered! Find out what happens!

A treasure that must be thrown away. A creature faced with mortal temptation. A discontented worm who longs to be a snake. Two friends whose understanding of hardship differs vastly. A rabbit that learns to appreciate his mother the hard way... This beautifully illustrated collection of twelve thought-provoking stories sets out to encourage children to reflect on their own character and behavior as they approach the threshold of adulthood. Founded on strong Islamic values, these tales seek to foster the desire for self-improvement and reform. With their valuable life lessons – some happy, some sad – they provide a solid foundation for discussion of many of the key moral issues facing young people today.

The author of this volume, Dr. Ahmad Bassam Saeh, is an accomplished storyteller, poet and academic who is also a specialist in Syrian folklore. He succeeds in captivating the reader through his use of impeccable Arabic rendered in a clear, easy-to-follow style. The stories appear here in their original Arabic form set alongside the English translation. For the benefit of language students, English-Arabic glossaries have been included at the end of the book and the Arabic text has been fully vocalized.