1. We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
If you haven’t heard of Hafsah Faizal, well, now you do. She is the first Niqabi to grace Forbes 30 under 30 list.
Her book, “We Hunt the Flame”, is the first of the “Sands of Arawiya” duology, and made it to the New York Times Best selling list. If you want to be transported through a land of Arabian fantasy, give this a try.
It’s a bestseller for a reason!
2. Being Bilal’s Wife by Azizah Idris
Fancy a book set in Northern Nigeria? This book is one of the raves of Wattpad.
Her books have garnered millions of reads online, and she has tons of other books available online.
3. She Wore Red Trainers by Naima B Roberts
Old is always gold. This book explores the halal relationship between the two main characters, their personal challenges and mental health.
“She Wore Red Trainers” is still very much an interesting read. Give yourself a treat of safe romance.
4. An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
The best thing about fantasy novels is that they stand the test of time. Even after many years since they were first published.
“Harry Potter” still lives on and will still live on for generations. Same goes for this book, the first of the “Ember in the ashes” series has great characters, interesting themes, and setting that will suck you right in.
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5. If I Should Speak by Umm Zakkiyah
This list will not be complete without mentioning Umm Zakkiyah.
Her books are mostly theological and eye-opening even with her fictions. “If I should speak” is the first of the trilogy, and it navigates the lives of three college students, one Christian and the others Muslim, who find themselves roommates.
6. Saints and Misfits by S.K Ali
This is one of the most realistic contemporary novels by a Muslim writer.
It’s page turning, and S.K Ali takes us through the life of teenage girl through her struggles with social, cultural, religious and sexual abuse in the society.
7. Love in a Headscarf by Shelina Zahra Janmohamed
What secrets are kept under a headscarf?
Well, in this book, you’ve got your answer in the journey of a young Muslim woman who chooses the traditional route of arranged marriage to find the one.
Another book about romance, yes? You’d have to read it to see it has so much more, and perhaps, get a few tips on finding ‘the one’.
8. Love from A to Z by S.K Ali
Another one by S.K Ali? Just couldn’t resist, this is another good one.
How is reading up about two young Muslims with different POVs? Even though the title highly suggests the book is about romance, it is only one of the major themes of the book. Love from A to Z also explores themes of Islamophobia, grief, death and dealing with chronic illness. It is highly educative.
Do you have any interesting fictional books you want to add to the list? We’d love to hear them!
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