The Wonders We Seek: Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World

In this biographical collection, with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight the contributions of talented Muslim individuals in various fields such as medicine, music, athletics, poetry, and leadership throughout history. From a brilliant surgeon in the first millennium to a female king ruling the Indian subcontinent, and from a poet sharing his emotions through bestselling verses to an iconic leader fighting for civil rights, the book showcases how Muslims have shaped the world from the golden age of empires in Arabia, Iraq, Persia, and India up to modern day. The authors open the book with a personal letter sharing their motivations and hopes for the stories being told, and it includes a glossary and bibliography for further research and learning.