The Best Islamic Books for Muslim Teens

How to choose

Novels with Muslim characters

Stories that reflect Muslim teens’ lives.

1. 

   Love from A to Z

   S.K. Ali

   Best for: A halal love story

   S.K. Ali’s story of two Muslim teens who meet on a spring break trip; much loved by teen readers.

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2. 

   Does My Head Look Big in This?

   Randa Abdel-Fattah

   Best for: A funny, honest read

   A sixteen-year-old decides to wear hijab full time, with funny and moving results.

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3. 

   Saints and Misfits

   S.K. Ali

   Best for: Older teens

   A Muslim teen finds her voice; it deals with a serious issue, so best for older teens.

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4. 

   Boy, Everywhere

   A.M. Dassu

   Best for: Understanding refugees

   A Syrian boy’s journey to safety in the UK.

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Faith and the heart

Books that speak to teens’ real struggles.

1. 

   Reclaim Your Heart

   Yasmin Mogahed

   Best for: Heartbreak and attachment

   Yasmin Mogahed on letting go of what holds us back and finding peace with Allah.

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2. 

   Revive Your Heart

   Nouman Ali Khan

   Best for: Faith in a busy world

   Nouman Ali Khan’s short, punchy reflections on faith and modern life.

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3. 

   Allah Loves

   Omar Suleiman

   Best for: Feeling loved by Allah

   Short chapters on the people and qualities Allah loves.

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4. 

   Letters to a Young Muslim

   Omar Saif Ghobash

   Best for: Big questions about identity

   A father’s letters to his son about being a Muslim in the modern world.

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5. 

   The Clear Quran

   Translated by Dr. Mustafa Khattab

   Best for: Their own Quran translation

   An easy, modern translation teens can read on their own.

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Seerah, history and heroes

Stories that build pride and knowledge.

1. 

   The Simple Seerah: The Story of Prophet Muhammad

   Asim Khan

   Best for: Getting to know the Prophet ﷺ

   A clear, engaging seerah that teens actually finish.

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2. 

   Lost Islamic History

   Firas Alkhateeb

   Best for: History lovers

   A readable tour of 1,400 years of Muslim history.

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3. 

   Proud (Young Readers Edition)

   Ibtihaj Muhammad

   Best for: Sporty teens

   Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad’s story of competing in hijab.

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4. 

   First Scientist: Ibn al-Haytham

   Bradley Steffens

   Best for: Science lovers

   The story of the father of optics and the scientific method.

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Growing up

Practical guides for the teenage years.

1. 

   The Productive Muslim

   Mohammed Faris

   Best for: Getting organised

   Habits for faith, health and studies from Mohammed Faris.

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2. 

   Smart Teenage Muslimah

   Farhat Amin

   Best for: Teen girls

   Practical advice on faith, friendships and confidence for Muslim girls.

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3. 

   Muslim Girl, Growing Up: A Guide to Puberty

   Natalia Nabil

   Best for: Puberty, for girls

   A guide to puberty for Muslim girls, best read with a parent.

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4. 

   Everyday Struggles: The Stories of Muslim Teens

   Sumaiya Beshir

   Best for: Talking about real issues

   Short stories about challenges Muslim teens face.

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Questions parents and readers ask