Long before maps were common and clocks ruled the day, the stars were humanity’s guide.
Mariam al-Asṭurlābiyya: The Girl Who Measured the Sky tells the inspiring story of Mariam, a brilliant young Muslim scholar who lived in 10th-century Aleppo and helped refine one of the world’s most important scientific instruments: the astrolabe. With curiosity as her compass and faith as her anchor, Mariam learns to read the heavens, not for fame, but to serve travelers, sailors, and seekers trying to find their way.
Through poetic storytelling and luminous illustrations, readers follow Mariam as she studies the night sky, works alongside scholars, and discovers how knowledge, patience, and intention can illuminate both the world around us and the heart within us.
Beyond the story, this book is designed as a learning experience. It includes:
• Hands-on activities that encourage observation, problem-solving, and creativity
• A child-friendly glossary introducing key scientific and historical terms
• Reflection reminders that support character development, curiosity, confidence, and faith-rooted identity
Perfect for families, classrooms, and libraries, Mariam al-Asṭurlābiyya invites children to see science as wonder, learning as worship, and history as a place where they, and girls like them, have always belonged.
A story about measuring the sky… and discovering your place beneath it.
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AbuHudhayfah Edwards Joined: Apr-23-2025 |
Abu Hudhayfah Edwards is an author of Islamic children’s books dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of young Muslims living in the USA, Caribbean, and Canada. As the creator of WKTL Radio, also known as IslamLife Radio, and Medina Educational Institute (MEI), he channels his passion for education and community into engaging stories that reflect the cultural styles and realities of Muslim youth. Once featured in Style Weekly in the article “After These Messages,” where he was described as “stoic and deep thinking,” Abu Hudhayfah Edwards continues to write with purpose and vision, committed to ensuring that Muslim children see themselves represented in the books they read.
