Books by Habiba Barbara Dingwall

These books are for readers seeking depth, clarity, and a more connected understanding of Islam. They bring together history, faith, and reflection in thoughtful, accessible writing for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.


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The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History

The Hijrah was far more than a journey from Makkah to Madinah. It was the turning point that changed the course of Islam and reshaped the future of the Muslim community.

Beginning with the moment Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first verses of the Quran, the book follows the events that led to the migration to Madinah and the Battle of Badr. It brings this formative period of Islamic history to life in a clear and compelling narrative.

Written for Muslims seeking a fuller understanding of these events, as well as non-Muslim readers with an interest in Islamic history.


About the Author

Habiba Barbara Dingwall accepted Islam at the age of 22. Nearly five decades later, she began writing the kind of books she had often wished to find: works that bring history, faith, and lived experience together, show how events connect, and explore their deeper meaning.

Her writing is for readers who want to understand Islam more fully, see familiar events in their wider context, and reflect on what they continue to mean today.


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“The Islamic calendar does not start with a birth, a revelation, or a victory. It begins with the Hijrah.”

— Habiba Barbara Dingwall, The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History