Publications

Win a copy of my new book

My new YA novel is a very realistic, hard-hitting story of the journey from gang life to Islam, via an ‘unsuitable relationship’. Enter to win a copy via Goodreads. Goodreads Book Giveaway Black Sheep by Na’ima B. Robert Giveaway ends[.....]
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Going to Mecca

“Come with the pilgrims as they set out on a journey, a journey of patience to the city of Mecca.” We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca – the pilgrimage known to Muslims[.....]
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Far from Home

Two girls linked by a terrible secret… 14-year-old Tariro is a daughter of the soil: she loves the land, the baobab tree she was born beneath, her loving family – and brave, handsome Nhamo. She couldn’t be happier. But then[.....]
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From Somalia, with love

Na’ima’s first book for teenagers “Original, funny and beautiful. A story full of lessons. I really enjoyed it, and probably the most reliable source of information for anyone that wants to know how it’s like to live as a Somali[.....]
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From My Sisters Lips

Na’ima’s first book for adults Covered from head to toe with only her eyes visible, the sight of a Muslim woman on a western city street rarely fails to provoke a strong reaction. Feelings of shock, horror, repulsion, pity or[.....]
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Boy vs. Girl

Farhana swallowed and reached for the hijab. But then she saw with absolute clarity the weird looks from the other girls at school, and the smirks from the guys. Did she dare? And then there was Malik… What should she[.....]
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Ramadan Moon

Ramadan, the month of fasting, Doesn’t begin all at once. It begins with a whisper And a prayer And a wish. Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the month[.....]