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Muhammad Jawad and the Sword of Ilya
Translated by Sara Brown
$25 AUD
Available as: Paperback
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About this book
Muhammad Jawad and the Sword of Ilya is a thrilling Islamic fantasy adventure where courage, faith, temptation, and the unseen world collide. Ten-year-old Muhammad-Jawad thinks he is about to confront strange alien noises coming from beneath his house, but what he finds instead is far more mysterious: a talking bird, a glowing Qur’an, and a portal into a forbidden world on the brink of darkness.
Beyond the sky-portal lies a magical garden where everything is out of balance. The Gate of Paradise has been sealed, the Gate of Hell stands open, and a terrifying Dark Being seems to know Muhammad-Jawad’s hidden fears, doubts, and weaknesses. To return home, he must pass through the Castle of Trials and discover whether he has the purity, bravery, and sincerity needed to wield Ilya, a legendary sword reserved only for the truest hearts.
Rich with imagination, spiritual symbolism, and high-stakes adventure, this story invites young readers into a world where the greatest battles are not only fought with swords, but within the heart itself. Perfect for children who love fantasy, mystery, and heroic quests, Muhammad Jawad and the Sword of Ilya blends fast-paced storytelling with deeper themes of self-mastery, faith, and the struggle between light and darkness.
This is a powerful, enchanting read for Muslim children and families looking for an adventure that excites the imagination while gently nurturing the soul.
Praise
"My child was hooked from the very first page. It has all the excitement of a fantasy adventure, but with themes that truly matter — courage, sincerity, and guarding the heart. It’s exactly the kind of book Muslim parents are happy to place in their children’s hands."
"As a parent, what I loved most was that this book didn’t feel like a lecture. It gave my child an exciting world to enter, with mystery, danger and imagination, but underneath it all was a very meaningful message about choices, courage and the condition of the heart. It’s rare to find a children’s book that feels both adventurous and spiritually worthwhile."
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Instead, Muhammad-Jawad discovers a talking bird, a glowing Qur’an, and a sky-portal to a forbidden world where darkness is spreading fast. To escape, he must survive the Castle of Trials and prove himself worthy of a sword meant only for the truest hearts.