Description:
When sixteen-year-old Aaliyah Rahman travels from Chicago to Medina for a summer heritage program, she stumbles upon her late grandfather's cryptic notes and a set of hidden scrolls. Each scroll reveals timeless Qur'anic wisdom-on tawḥīd, mercy, and justice-while testing her courage against doubt, friendship struggles, and threats from smugglers. Guided by mentors, prayer, and faith, Aaliyah learns that sacred knowledge is not just found, but lived. A captivating YA Muslim novel about identity, resilience, and the light of divine guidance.
Brief description:
Farhan Malik is a British-Pakistani writer and educator who focuses on young adult Muslim fiction that inspires reflection and empowerment. With a background in teaching Islamic studies, he writes stories that balance relatable teenage challenges with the beauty of Qur'anic guidance. His works aim to give Muslim youth characters they can see themselves in.