The Crescent Pilgrim

Seventeen-year-old Aaliyah Farooq's life in London is divided between exams, friendships, and the stirring call of faith. When her family embarks on Hajj, she faces ridicule, trials of patience, and moments of doubt, yet discovers resilience, unity, and mercy in the sacred journey. From Madinah's serenity to Makkah's overwhelming crowds, Aaliyah learns that sacrifice leads to transformation and that Hajj is not an ending, but a lifelong beginning. A heartfelt YA Muslim fiction about devotion, courage, and the light of faith.