Dedicated to the Memory of My Grandfather Ali (Dede)
The Light in Their Hearts is now available! I contributed by designing the tezhip designs and creating several illustrations. Having recently completed the minor pilgrimage (Umrah), the opportunity to work on this meaningful project has been a double blessing—both enriching and deeply fulfilling.
The Light in Their Hearts is available at Waterstones, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Foyles, Blackwell's Bookshops, Powell's Books, WHSmith, Hugendubel, and many others.
The Light in Their Hearts is available at Waterstones, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Foyles, Blackwell's Bookshops, Powell's Books, WHSmith, Hugendubel, and many others.
MY LATE GRANDFATHER AND THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THIS BOOK
In the photograph below is my late grandfather and me. This photograph was taken around 2007. He was the one who took me to Umrah in 2024, and the experiences and impressions I encountered there became a major source of inspiration for the patterns and visual language of this book.
He was always a true admirer of Mecca and Medina. Nearly every conversation with him somehow led back to those sacred places. His presence and ideas also contributed intellectually to the making of this book. He constantly spoke about the geography of that region, its rituals, and the spiritual atmosphere surrounding it. In fact, many of the objects featured in the map illustrations throughout the book were inspired by his own recommendations.
My grandfather, Mehmet Ali Özalp, was born in Tavas, Denizli, Turkey, on March 1, 1941. He worked as the Technical Chief at TRT İzmir Radio and later retired from there. Outside of his professional life, he was deeply connected to nature and enjoyed spending his free time working in the fields and engaging with rural life.
He passed away at the age of 85, but his stories, memories, and love for those sacred lands continue to inspire me. Traces of his spirit can be found throughout the pages of this book.
BOOK COLLECTION INFORMATION
The Light in Their Hearts: Book of Revelation
Author: Fatima Qissa
Series: Rising Scholars, Book 1
Format: Paperback / eBook
ISBN-13: 9786250026304
ISBN-10: 6250026304
Publisher: Publibe Creative Publications & Media
Publication Date: January 4, 2025
Language: English
Pages: 250
Dimensions: approx. 254 × 178 mm / 10 × 7 in.
Category: Children’s religious and spiritual stories / Islamic educational fiction
Description:
The Light in Their Hearts: Book of Revelation is a children’s Islamic story-and-activity book inspired by Sahih Bukhari Hadith. It follows Omar, Amina, Layla, and their friends as they learn values such as faith, kindness, patience, wisdom, courage, and trust in Allah. Each chapter combines meaningful storytelling with activities including coloring pages, mazes, matching games, crossword puzzles, quizzes, and a Good Deed Tracker. The book also includes QR-linked resources, printable activities, lesson plans, and a “Junior Sunnah Follower” certificate
READ SAMPLE PAGES
The Light in Their Hearts - Copyright
The Light in Their Hearts - Dedication and Foreword
The Light in Their Hearts - Prologue and Epigraph
Peninsula Guide: The Era of Prophet Muhammed
What does SWT stand for?
What does PBUH stand for?
How asking questions can improve us?
Caretakers of the Earth
A Timeline of Key Events in The Life of Prophet Muhammad
Book Design Commission
For custom book design commissions, including tezhip ornamentation, Ottoman and Chinese-inspired illustration, miniature art, calligraphy, cover artwork, interior page decoration, map illustrations, and visual storytelling, please reach out to Anisa here.
