A stunning debut novel illustrating the birth of Islam from the perspective of the prophet Muhammad's young wife Aisha.

Deep in the desert of seventh century Arabia, a new prophet named Muhammad has arisen. Read more

"Both epic and intimate, a glorious story."
-- Amy Tan

"Kamran Pasha's Mother of the Believers taught me more about the soul of Islam in a few hundred pages than seven years' worth of contemporary news coverage, punditry, and the shelf full of books I've got at home..." Read full review
-- Steven Pressfield

"I have had great difficulty searching for that one word or phrase that will best communicate how I felt upon the conclusion of author Kamran Pasha’s work Mother of the Believers: A Novel of the Birth of Islam. The closest word that I came up with to give my emotions justice is "pivotal". This book is a must read for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike."
-- Robert Salaam, TheAmericanMuslim.net - Read full review

"With insight and sensitivity, and in a beautiful balance of research and imagination, Kamran Pasha sheds light not only on the seminal figure of Aisha but on the origins of Islam. Mother of the Believers is both timely and timeless."
-- Karen Essex, author of Leonardo's Swans

"A brilliant, beautiful historical novel unlike anything I've read in years. Pasha's book brings the early history of Islam alive and sheds light on one of the most fascinating women in history. You will love this book."
-- Reza Aslan, author of No god but God

"With incredible scholarship and sensitivity Kamran Pasha has crafted a remarkable tale and one that is long overdue..." Read full review
-- Fred Chiaventone, author of Moon of Bitter Cold

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