Behind the Scenes of a Book Launch

An early version of the book cover for The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History

People usually see a book when it is finished. They see the cover, read the description, and perhaps watch a short announcement video. What they do not see is everything that has happened before that moment. As I prepare to publish The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History on 14 August, I have been thinking … Read more

A New Activity Book to Help Children Discover the Story of the Hijrah

The Hijrah Activity Book for ages 8 to 12

I am very happy to introduce The Hijrah Activity Book, created especially for children ages 8 to 12. The Hijrah is one of the most important and inspiring journeys in Islamic history. It is the story of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims leaving Makkah and travelling towards a new life in Madinah. But … Read more

How Might a Young Muslim Reader Experience The Hijrah Reflection Journal?

The Hijrah Reflection Journal front cover

When I was developing The Hijrah Reflection Journal, I tried to write with a younger Muslim woman in mind, perhaps in her twenties, who knows the foundations of Islam but is searching for greater direction, steadiness, and meaning in her life. Would the journal speak to her actual concerns? Would it feel relevant to the … Read more

Is The Hijrah a Good Read for Non-Muslims?

The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History front cover

Yes. The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History was written for Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike. A non-Muslim reader does not need prior knowledge of Islam, Arabic terminology, or the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to follow the story. The book begins with the earliest revelations in Makkah and explains the people, beliefs, customs, conflicts, … Read more

Why I Wrote The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History

The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History front cover

I was born in New Zealand and raised in Canada, in a background where I knew almost nothing about Islam. When I became Muslim at the age of 22, I began reading and researching so that I could understand my new faith, its history, and the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. That process of learning … Read more