Why We Started A Children's Islamic Bookstore

Hello, I'm Asmaa Hussein, the founder (and Director of Awesomeness) of Ruqaya's Bookshelf, a children's Islamic bookstore and a wholesome publishing company for Islamic story books based in Canada.

Since 2015, my mission has been to create this children's Islamic bookstore with Islamic story books that not only entertain but also inspire Islamic values to help build strong character.

As a mother, I understand how important it is to have children's books that reflect Islamic values and culture, which is why every one of our Islamic story books features Muslim protagonists.

Representation matters, and seeing someone who looks like you in a storybook is an experience that can truly empower children.

At Ruqaya's Bookshelf, we believe that Islamic story books do more than tell stories—they teach valuable lessons about kindness, respect, faith, and personal growth.

Our children's Islamic bookstore has books that are carefully designed to nurture a child’s character while providing fun, adventurous, and heartwarming tales that children will cherish for years.

Each of our Islamic books for kids is a step toward building a generation of proud, confident Muslim children who see themselves as the heroes of their own stories.

After my devotion to God, my daughter Ruqaya is my greatest source of inspiration. As a widowed mother raising a beautiful and spirited girl, I strive to show her the importance of dedication, determination, and excellence.

Ruqaya’s love for books is endless, and that’s why I named this company after her—she is my greatest motivation and the heart of our mission.

So come on in, pull up a chair, and set foot in our world of Muslim children's books.

Explore the Islamic story books in children's Islamic bookstore and join us in nurturing the next generation of young Muslims who will grow up strong in faith and full of imagination!