The Crescent Guide (Young Adult Fiction: Religious - Muslim)

Sixteen-year-old Aisha Kareem feels torn between her faith and the fast-paced life of high school in Nairobi. When she discovers a journal called The Crescent Guide, filled with Qur'ān verses and space for reflection, her journey toward rediscovering Islam begins. Through prayer, fasting, service, and friendship, Aisha learns to balance ambition with devotion, doubt with trust, and fear with courage. A heartfelt story of identity, resilience, and the light of faith, this novel inspires Muslim teens to embrace their spiritual path with hope and strength.

Amina Rahman is a storyteller passionate about faith, identity, and belonging. She writes young adult Muslim fiction that explores spiritual growth, cultural challenges, and the courage to stay true to one's beliefs.