Anisa Rasul

Alhamdulillah, Imam Ahmad and the Bandits was officially launched at Taksim Kitapevi (Taksim Camii Kültür Sanat Merkezi)—the first and only bookshop in Istanbul to stock the book!

It was a wonderful afternoon spent with families, sharing the story behind the book and exploring why our children need to reconnect with their rich Islamic history. We also spoke about reviving a love of reading and the power that stories have to shape hearts, inspire young minds, and strengthen identity.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, listened, asked thoughtful questions, and supported this journey. May Allah place barakah in every child who opens these pages.

If you’re in Istanbul, you can now pick up your signed copy exclusively from Taksim Kitapevi (Taksim Camii Kültür Sanat Merkezi). I pray this is the first of many places to make Imam Ahmad and the Bandits available to young readers across Türkiye, inshaAllah.

Salam Istanbul friends! 🇹🇷✨

📅 Monday, 3 August 2026
⏰ 14:30 (2:30 PM)
📍 Taksim Kitapevi (Taksim Camii Kültür Sanat Merkezi)

🎟️ FREE EVENT – TOMORROW ONLY! 🚨

If you’re free, please come along and join us for a lovely afternoon at Taksim Bookstore! 📚☕

We are thrilled to host author Anisa Rasul, who is visiting from the spiritual heart of Tarim, Yemen 🇾🇪 for just two days! You’ll also enjoy a special reading by the incredibly talented Lauren Booth 🎙️.

Bring your children to discover Imam Ahmad and the Bandits, get your copy signed, and meet other wonderful families. It’s a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. And if you haven’t visited Taksim Bookstore before, it’s well worth the trip—they have a fantastic English book section too!

It all came together at the last minute, so we’d really appreciate your support. Please come along if you can, and feel free to share this with friends who have children

See you there inshallah! 🌟