Stories of 20 Mighty Muslim Heroes: An empowering children’s book about diverse legendary heroes

by Tamara Haque, Trisha Bose (Illustrator), Ghada Ezzat (Illustrator)

Changing misconceptions one hero at a time. This much needed children’s book empowers children with stories of 20 famous and little known Muslim heroes who were trailblazers.Winner of Muslim Bookstagram Awards Best Children's Non-Fiction Book 2021Winner of Fofky's Reader's Choice Middle Grade Book Award 2021

Do you know the story of the female founder of the oldest running university? You know Newton and Einstein but have you heard of Ibn Sina and Lubna of Cordoba? Did you hear of the female navy commander who defeated the Dutch army...twice! You will be surprised to know they were all Muslim!

These are just some examples of thousands of courageous Muslim women and men throughout history whose beliefs and accomplishments helped change the world for future generations. They are trailblazers who opened the doors to education, made remarkable discoveries, fought for women’s rights, led powerful armies, and believed in their dreams.

Stories of 20 Mighty Muslim Heroes aims

• give children diverse role models

• increase Muslim representation in children’s books

• change misconceptions one hero at a time.

Stories of 20 Mighty Muslim Heroes hopes to inspire and empower children with these legendary multicultural biographies.

If your child enjoyed Little Leaders, Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World, and Goodnight stories for Rebel Girls®, then they will love Stories of 20 Mighty Muslims Heroes.

Help change misconceptions one hero at a time by clicking the BUY NOW button today.

A portion of book profits is donated to Human Appeal Australia (a registered British charity) that serves underprivileged communities around the world.

Genres: Childrens

63 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 14, 2021

About the author

Tamara Haque is a strategist by day and children's author by night. Her mission
is to change misconceptions one hero at a time and help in decolonising our
bookshelves.

Tamara is currently working on her second book in the Stories of 20 Mighty Muslim Heroes children's series.

You can follow updates, musings and musings from her on Instagram @mightymuslimheroes

Reviews

[Zainab Bint Younus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This colourfully illustrated, well-written collection of 20 Muslim heroes from Islamic history is a great addition to any bookshelf or library! Aimed at a Muslim demographic, especially to encourage young Muslims to feel confident and empowered in their history, this book is still valuable for school or public libraries. In fact, it's the perfect contribution to anyone seeking to have a diverse collection of books and to expand on non-Eurocentric history.

Covering individuals such as Sahabah like Nusaybah bint Ka'b, Rufaidah al-Aslamiyyah, and Bilal ibn Rabah; notable scientists such as Al-Khawarizmi and Ibn Sina; and many amazing female figures such as Razia Sultan, Fatimah al-Fihriyyah, Queen Zubaidah, Lubna of Cordoba, and Began Rokeya, this book provides a wonderful synopsis of many Muslim figures from diverse backgrounds - and who are often unknown.

As someone who considers herself generally familiar with historical figures from Islamic history, I was incredibly excited to learn more about individuals whom I had either never heard of before or only vaguely knew of.

The writing is suitable for middle grade, but is enjoyable for pretty much everyone! I highly recommend this book and look forward to receiving a hardcopy for my own Islamic school's community library.

[nusaybah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just have to say, I wish I could go back in time and give this book to my younger self, but seeing as I can't, I will proceed to buy a copy for every child under the age of 10 I know.

Growing up, the only 'heroes' that I learnt about were white, extremely dead, men, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei. And the only books about Muslim scientists, astronomers, travellers and polymaths that I read were geared towards adults and often dry, and just *bleugh*.

Now, as a 9-year-old, what did this tell me?
*cue fake hard thinking*
That the only people who ever achieved anything in life did NOT look like me!

So...it was so amazing and heartening to see a well-written, beautifully illustrated (and non-shady) book actually aimed at young children, not adults!!!

It's definitely a must-buy for any school or library that's looking towards actually having a non-Eurocentric curriculum, and having a resource amongst their collection that can actually make
young Muslims PROUD OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR HISTORY WHOO, imagine that!

Everyone should honestly give this book a read, it is super important that these Muslim people (including my namesake) who have previously been wiped off the pages of history simply because they're not white get the credit for their amazing contributions to society.

Anyways, bottom line, GO READ IT AND SUPPORT THIS AUTHOR SO SHE CAN WRITE MORE AMAZING BOOKS, NOW!


(thanks to the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review, this in no way influences my feelings about the book)

[Sarah (thebookmarauder) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A huge thank you to the author for sending me a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a really good book that will be loved by children and adults alike! With incredible writing and beautiful illustrations, this book takes you back in time and brings to life the stories of 20 forgotten Muslim heroes from diverse backgrounds. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be getting myself a physical copy. Have you ordered yours yet? It's totally worth it. And with Eid-ul-Adha coming up next month, this would make a great Eid gift too!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Tanzida Zaman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though this book is meant for children, I, a 30 year old mum absolutely loved reading it. My daughter is too young for it now but I am so excited and looking forward to adding this to her book collection.

I was pleasantly surprised to know there were so many inspiring Muslim heroes, not only men but women too. I had only heard of Bilal previously. Thanks to this book, these heroes will be celebrated again as they should. I found myself in awe of every single story, made me realize how brave, courageous and outstanding these heroes were for their time.

I encourage everyone, Muslim or non Muslim to give this book a read. It brings about the kind of positivity we need in this world right now. It is important us Muslims get credit for who we are and what we stand for.

Lastly, the illustrations really brought the book to life, they beautifully captured the essence of the stories. A lovely nice and vibrant book. A big kudos to the author and her team. Congratulations and thank you for putting together this gem.

[Sana Arabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely in love with this book! It’s aimed at children, but it is a wealth of information for the entire family... There are so many figures in there that I didn’t know about! And what really stands out, is the diversity in the book... we have notable Muslim figures from several countries, not just the predominantly Muslim ones.

Children (and adults!) in this book are exposed to the peak of Muslim heritage and achievements. I love how Haque has presented the information in a precise manner, yet getting the message across. The illustrations are vivid, colourful and really add to the aura of the book.

A fantastic keepsake, an excellent gift... a must-have for some riveting conversations in every family!

[Zerin Tasnim · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to introduce the little ones to some of our greats. The who’s who of the glorious islamic history have been show cased. I couldn’t have been happier; for in a time when the super heroes of the fantasies are taking over, it’s important for the children to have actual, real role models.

I love the the timeline given at the beginning because I’m a visual learner and it’s helped me to effectively remember the chronology in which the heroes arrived. My son is a big fan of the map (he his obsessed with maps at the moment) that helps to show the dpread of Islam! And most importantly, finding our very own Rokeya Begum In the book made me squeal in delight. Congratulations and best wishes to Tamara Haque for such a delightful book

[Sumyea · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of All congratulations To Tamara apu for bringing such an Exciting Book solely based on Our Historical Muslim Heroes ☺️
About the book i must say The storyline according to Date , the Beautiful illustrations and the Easy to catch Short and simple way of describing story made me happy. Childrens are gonna understand these stories and get inspired .When my lil one will grow up he will definitely enjoy such books I Wish .
Really looking forward for such books in near future who uphold our glorious Islamic past ❤️

[Syeda Haque · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a wonderful book for children to learn about history, very lovely cover too! The author has illustrated the stories in a way that is bound to fascinate the children.

[Maryam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am glad that I sign up to get this book.

I love the author included all the great heroes from the Prophet's SAW time until the 19th century. The author mentioned individuals and showed their significant power, which makes them inspirational for young kids. There is the right amount of text for middle schoolers. and I love the illustration as well there some real photo and drawing which I like.

I love this book.

[Shifa Safadi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Celebrate being a Muslim with @mightymuslimheroes ❤️❤️

I just love this new book!! 20 Muslims throughout history for our kids to learn about: Nusaybah Bint Kab, Bilal ibn Rabah, Rufaidah Al-Aslamiah, Al-Khawarizmi, Queen Zubaidah of Baghdad, Fatima Al-Fihri, Ibn Sina, Lubna of Cordoba, Saladin, Zaynab AlShahda, Razia Sultan, Ibn Batuta, Ibn Khaldoun, Mansa Musa, Zheng He, Malahayati of Aceh, Mehmet the Conquerer, Nana Asma’u, Abdullah Quillam, and Begum Rokeya.

I loved how the book began with a timeline to show the dates of these people’s lives, and then a map to show the diversity of where they were from.

The language was very clear, concise, and appropriate for children. The book not only covered these heroes, but valuable life lessons that we can learn from each story.

I appreciate how the book started with 3 Sahaba, two of whom are women! In fact; my favorite part of the book was it was JAMPACKED with women. They were center stage, not outliers!! It truly shows how Islam empowers women❤️

The illustrations are beautiful, and I enjoyed how real newspaper articles, historical statues, and portraits were used.

This resource must be bought and used for homeschoolers, Islamic schools, and gifted to public schools and libraries.

The book is well-researched and contains Islamic tidbits throughout, including ayahs and ahadith. It shows that throughout history; Muslims of all colors, genders, and ethnicity have been so remarkable and impacted the world around them positively. It also emphasizes the importance of education to Muslims.

Whether your child Is a travel enthusiast, a mathematician, or artist, all kids can see some of themselves in these superheroes!

Truly a book that gives kids and adults alike pride in being a Muslim

[Kidliomag · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Review
Stories of 20 Mighty Muslim Heroes by Tamara Haque
Do you know the story of the first nurse? The female navy commander who defeated the Dutch army...twice!

Get ready to meet twenty mighty Muslim heroes who change the world over the centuries with their faith and learnings. This book has 20 inspirational stories of Muslim heroes from the 7th Century-19th Century. I was surprised to read about female heroes like Nusayaba bint Ka'ab, a warrior from the 7th century, Queen Zubaida of Baghdad from the 8th century, Malahayati, the first admiral from the 15th century, and many more.

All these women played an important role in shaping the Muslim community. They all are well educated, and you are surprised to know that one of them even established the first university 1000 years ago.

All these stories proved that women can outshine in any field, and these inspiring stories encourage them to follow their dreams.
I already knew about some heroes like Razia Sultan, the first female ruler of Delhi, Ibn Batuta, a great explorer, and Begum Rokeya, an educator who stood up for women's rights and education.
I just loved the concept of this book to teach children about history and the great Muslim heroes from the past who put their efforts to make people strong and educated.
We need more such books so kids can get to know more about great heroes, history, different cultures, and how they contributed to the world of science, arts, and education.
I just loved the concept of this book, so I'm looking forward to reading more about such great people.
Perfect for 7+
Grab your copy from Amazon.

[Nabilah Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a gem of a book researched and written by an extremely talented author and beautifully illustrated by a global team of artists. A very informative and insightful read, for both children and adults. I'd highly recommend it to not only parents and teachers but any adult wishing to gift a child something where they learn about intelligent heroic figures across centuries and around the globe. We don't hear much about these historical figures or the impact their contributions have made in the world. Read it as a family, with your children, with your students, with your friends. This is a book for everybody, not just for people who follow the Islamic faith.

[Bella Privat-Nazaire · Rating 2 out of 5]

For a book aimed at children, the writing is a bit... clinical in quality. The pictures how beautiful, some are even stunning and that's an understatement (that's a blessing). I was not expecting the stories to be written with a focus on Islam itself so that's the main root of my disappointment, I guess. I was led to believe the book would be about the individuals and their great deeds Probably an appropriate tool if you're trying to introduce children to Islam.

[Sanaa Hyder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this for my bookish nephew and niece, who I’d never met before.

Easy-to-read enjoyable biographies/stories of historical/influencial Muslims. The characters range from the famous Ibn Sina to a more contemporary Bangladeshi feminist Begum Rokeya.

The illustrations were lovely, but I wish some of the women weren’t depicted as big-eyed (Disney-like) princesses. But I presume that appeals to pre-teens…

Would recommend — for your nieces and nephews or sons and daughters or both!

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic compilation of short stories spotlighting Muslim heroes that are either unknown or forgotten- a book that belongs in every Muslim reader’s collection but can also be accessible by a non Muslim audience to learn about some prominent figures in the Muslim world. Fun illustrations and well thought out and researched stories everyone can learn from!

[Sumbal Salim · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's refreshing to find Muslim heroes portrayed in such descriptive manner. As a mother of young children, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the stories with my eldest, aged 9. The younger ones couldn't relate to it but overall, it is a well written book which gives the opportunity to Muslim children to read about Muslim heroes.

[Eka Nuryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfull book, easy to understand for kids, and thank you to author for writing this book because I just knew some muslim heroes from this book. So this book not only educated for children but for parent too.😊

[Syra · Rating 5 out of 5]

With all the negativity out there surrounding Islam, this book provides its readers with a refreshing positive glimpse back in time to the strong legacies of not only the religion, but the culture of muslims throughout the ages. It is a book i would recommend for both children and adults alike.

[Home Made · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tamara Haque's book on Muslim Heroes is what all the Muslim Children need to read and be proud of their own ancestors. This book proudly shows how Muslims were the leaders with their knowledge, highly polished character and their devotion to Islam.

Definitely, recommend the book to everyone!

[Jasmine Brianne Hallman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great way to incorporate culture. It is great for young readers and I plan to add it to my classroom library!

[Toni Thomason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, educational chapter book

This was a great book. Lots of information. Short chapters full of educational information. Great for kids, parents and schools.

[Azheel]

nice one

[Eshaal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing.
Specially the illustartion is so good.
My 7yr old sister who is not even a reader enjoyed reading this book.
I would highly recommand everyone to buy this amazing book❤️

[Abidah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and precise - one I recommend to everyone

[Biya]

I love this book! I learned so much alhamdulillah

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars