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Trouble at Taraweeh

Umama is very excited forLaylatul Qadr . She has learned that it’s better than a thousand months and that Allah answers all prayers on this night.It’s the perfect time to make her very importantdua...

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Heaven is at Mama's Feet

Since Ibrahim's little brother Musa was born, Ibrahim hasn't been feeling very special anymore. At Musa'sAqeeqah , he learns that Heaven is at his mom's feet, so he decides he wants heaven to be at...

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Amir's Blue Jacket

Amir loves his Grandpa and wants to wear Grandpa's jacket to remember him. But after a hot wash cycle, Amir's jacket shrinks and he realizes he has to make a choice. Would his grandpa be proud of the...

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My Garden over Gaza

Noura is a strong young lady, diligently caring for her little brother, Esam, and for her father's rooftop garden. But life in Gaza is hard, even for the young. Can Noura keep working with all her...

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Made from the Same Dough

Papa isn't a Muslim, but he'll be spending Ramadan with his grandson, Rayan, and his family. Papa has even been invited to a potluck iftar!Rayan worries his grandfather won't fit in and might even do...

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The Enormous Apple

Ibraheem is a young boy who longs for adventure. But life on the family farm is boring. After hearing of an extraordinarily large apple blocking an important road in the kingdom, Ibraheem travels to...

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Rami the Ramadan Cat

The spirit of Ramadan is rooted in generosity to family, friends, and neighbours, and this story embodies the spirit of Ramadan beautifully! Saleem has just moved to a new city. On the first night of...

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Ahmed and the Very Stuck Teapot

Kindness to animals is a beautiful Prophetic tradition that comes to life in this touching story. Ahmed is very excited about the annual kite-flying competition, but the day before the big race,...

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Elephant's Makeover

Written by Rukhsana Khan, Elephant's Makeover shares a surprising similarity to her highly acclaimed book, Big Red Lollipop. Elephant wants to make friends.When she overhears some animals talking...

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Pepperoni, Pitches (and Other Problems)

Amira used to love eating cheese pizza and playing baseball with her friends. But at her new school, she sits all alone and can't even have her cheese pizza slice because of Olivia!After hitting a...

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Stuck in the Middle

Salma is the middle child in a chaotic family. She often feels invisible amid fights over food, invasions of privacy, and endless shopping marathons.When her little brother steals her stashed treats...

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A Temporary Gift: Reflections of Love, Loss and Healing

On Friday, August 16, 2013, twenty-six-year-old Amr Kassem attended a peaceful protest in Alexandria, Egypt along with thousands of others, rallying against the mass injustices taking place in the...