There are many ways to become a good Muslim, but two of the easiest include listening to your elders and reading about those fellow Muslims who had been role models. The book, Amazing Muslims who changed the World by Burhana Islam is a must-read for you and your friends, if you want to be ‘ideal’ Muslims, in the long run. Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham- the first scientist to prove theories about how light travels, hundreds of years before Isaac Newton From the olden days, the book casts a positive light on lesser-known or forgotten heroes. Beautiful illustrations throughout the book with activities at the end are also engaging for the reader. It is a must-read for Muslims as well as non-Muslims to know about those who made their mark on the world. It educates you and your friends about their heroes as well as the glorious past Muslims had. Reya Ahmed is a visual artist from Calcutta. Her illustrations explore themes ranging from feminism to architecture. Her inspirations are rooted in the city of and in her experiences of growing up in a Bengali-Muslim household. She can often be found alone at cafes, sketching strangers from a distance.

Ibtihaj Muhammad: the Olympic and World Champion fencer and the first American to compete in the games wearing hijab. Fittingly, the book is mainly written for young Muslims who are seeking for inspiration from “their own clan”, but adults can also learn a lot from reading it, as have I while enjoying the beautiful but simple narrations. Saffa Khan is an Illustrator and publication maker exploring themes such as identity, community and mental health. They deconstruct and translate daily feelings, conversation and intimate thoughts into self-published printed matter using Risography. Their practice also involves skill-sharing and community engagement through DIY culture, aiming to platform and publish works by marginalised voices through their community press, Tender Hands (@tenderhandspress). Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham: the first scientist to prove theories about how light travels, hundreds of years before Isaac NewtonTitles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content . Think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Ever wondered who created the oldest university in the world? And have you heard the incredible tale of the masked knight - a rebel girl who became a military commander? I wish books like this existed when I was younger. To be able to not only find someone who looks like yourself in the illustrations, but also recognize that these people went on to accomplish greatness is very comforting. I grew up in Canada with immigrant parents. I was never allowed to celebrate Christmas. I always felt out of place and an outsider. A book like this definitely gives you a sense of belonging. A stunningly illustrated and beautifully-written treasure trove of iconic and hidden amazing Muslim heroes The extraordinary characters mentioned in the book range from both men and women, from many different ethnicities, who come from various occupations or roles in society throughout history. They vary from well known historical figures such as Salah Al-Din and Zheng He, to contemporary icons such as Muhammad Ali, Mo Farah and Malala Yousafzai, to several previously-little-known characters that turn out to be exceptional human beings, such as Rufaida Al-Aslamiyah, Khawlah Bint Al-Azwar, Sayyida Al-Hura and Ayuba Suleiman Diallo.

Some names emerge from Spain (old name Andalusia), some from Somalia, USA, UK, a couple from India and Pakistan, while a small country like Tunisia also features in the list. At the end of each chapter, there is an amazing fact regarding the person discussed in that chapter. It carries information such as Boxer Muhammad Ali having an airport and Malala Yousafzai an asteroid named after them. You'll find people you might know, like Malala Yousafzai , Sir Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali , as well as some you might not, such as: Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham: the first scientist to prove theories about how light travels, hundreds of years before Isaac Newton. Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises , the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. There are so many more amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world, from pirate queens to athletes, to warriors and mathematicians. Who will your next hero be?The book brings out devout ‘followers of Islam’ who managed to make a huge impact during their times. The list comprises 15 men, and an equal number of women, making it 30 in all. It introduces the first Muslim nurse, the great Salahuddin Ayyubi as well as the brilliant scientist Ibn-al-Haytham. With few names from the early days of Islam, the book contains details about some Muslims alive today, whose cultures and lifestyle resemble ours. There are so many more amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world, from pirate queens to athletes, to warriors and mathematicians. Who will your next hero be? Read more Details Aaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, designer, and visual development artist, currently majoring in Animation at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is also the illustrator of Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise. You can visit her online at www.aaliyamj.com. Nabi is a Tamil American freelance illustrator based in Orange County, California. He works with character designing, painting, and making theological art. In his spare time, Nabi enjoys reading, learning languages, researching syncretic theology, and writing poetry.