Islamic Books for Kids

Assalamu Alaikum!

We weren't sure what to post today until I saw this post on Maimoonah's Radiant Space. We liked it and thought it would be a good idea to recommend some Islamic books for kids. Also, since our favourite time of year (Ramadan of course!) is only a month away, it would give people time to get the books, if they wanted to.

1. Just For Kids Quran Stories

By: Saniyasnain Khan

This is a collection of twelve stories from the Quran. They are written in simple English and are easy for kids to understand.

The illustrations are beautiful and are likely to keep even very young children entertained. At the end of the book there is a page to tell you which Surahs to find each story in.

2. Hudhayfa Learns About Allah

By: Umm An Nu'man

This book was a great favourite of ours growing up. The story is about a boy who asks his mother "Who is Allah?" at bedtime. The story is told mostly in rhymes and half-rhymes which makes it fun and interesting. The illustrations are also a big part of the book's appeal to kids, masha'Allah. It makes a great bedtime story and I would recommend it for children... under 10? We are much older than that and still enjoy flipping through this story! 

3. The Du'a of Faizah

By: Umm An Nu'man

This book is also written by the same author and illustrated by the same artist. This time the story is about a girl named Faizah who wants to grow a flower like her father does in their garden. But when her flower simply refuses to grow she prays and makes du'a hoping that it will soon, insha'Allah. The illustrations are lovely, masha'Allah and I would recommend it for children ages 7+.

4. Stories from the Quran

By: Dalia Salaam

This is a series of six books with twelve stories from the Quran. We have had this series ever since I can remember so maybe around 15 years or so!

I actually can't find the books online except for an audio version. I feel it isn't quite the same, however, without the illustrations. They are very well done, masha'Allah.

5. Eid and Ramadan Songs

By: Fawzia Gillani Williams

This book is a collection of poems and songs that teach about Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha and Ramadan. The illustrations are pretty and colourful and the poems are simple.

It would make a nice gift for Ramadan or Eid.

Well, that's all. We hope you liked the post. See you soon, insha'Allah.

Love and Wassalam,

Hanifah