Dark is my Color By Anisa Saba Abbasi

A beautifully illustrated children's book about Sarah, a young girl who is told to stay out of the sun because of her dark skin — and who sets out to discover what Islam actually says about skin color. A story rooted in Islamic values of human dignity and the rejection of racism, drawing on the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) khutbah at the Farewell Pilgrimage.

By Anisa Saba Abbasi, illustrated by Fatimah Nadeem. 20 pages, paperback.

Best for: Ages 5–10. Published by Flowers of Jannah.

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Umm Assad's Friends Forever (in-sha'Allah) and Golden Advice are companion stories on how Muslim children treat one another. For the Farewell Pilgrimage and the Prophet's own words in full, see our guide to the 3 essential Seerah books. Browse our full range of Islamic books for children and young adults.