Shaykh Bilal Khan, Chief Islamic Finance Officer at Astana International Financial Centre and Co-Chairman of Dome Advisory, UK My other main issue is with the writing style. It feels confused as to whether it wants to keep with the traditional style or be more modern in its approach. We have owls talking about going in dates, mixed with discussions of balls and ruling kingdoms. It quite often threw me out of the story. The ending also feels very rushed. This was such a sweet, entertaining and original read that was unexpectedly funny too! 'Do all evil people just like towers and one window?', [Rumaysa] said out loud, feeling quite frustrated by now. 'What's the point of being evil if you're not going to be creative about it?' Her height and condition means that Rumeysa uses a wheelchair a lot of the time, although she can use a walker to move safely for short periods.

Her measurements were carried on three different times on the same day, and officially recorded by Doctor Ömer Hakan Yavaşoğlu and Guinness World Records adjudicator Seyda Subasi-Gemici. This book offers fresh takes on three timeless fairy tales, imbued with a Muslim twist. Rumaysa finds herself ensnared in a tower within an enchanted forest, compelled to spin straw into gold after being taken from her parents by a witch. Her sole companion is Zabina, an owl (who was smashing - I would have liked them to stay in the story more). Whilst escaping, she encounters Suleiman, a lost boy on a magic carpet mission to rescue a princess captured by a dragon. This new record allowed her to reinforce that positive message, welcoming her again in a plethora of iconic record holders.Utter the declaration of truth and testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Then go to your house, destroy your idol and throw it away." No other member of her family has presented signs of Weaver syndrome and Rumeysa’s parents and siblings are of average height.

Rumaysa is a retelling featuring an amalgamation of Rumplestilskin, Rapunzel, Aladdin, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. I enjoyed the story, although I'd be lying if I said I did not get annoyed at some of the inconsistencies, like an Eid ball, Rumaysa wearing a hijab even in the tower, and being aware of her own name when even the witch is not. The story could also be more cohesive, but it felt somewhat scattered. Rumaysa's adventures did not seem relevant to her story, at least in book 1.Rumaysa is the Muslamic retelling of three fairytales – Rapunzel (Rumaysa), Cinderella (Cinderayla) and Sleeping Beauty (Sleeping Sara). Deeply captivating from the get-go, this collection of short but wholesome stories takes the young Muslimah on an exciting adventure. Though South Asia is already a beautifully diverse region, Radiya Hafiza dials this up a notch by including all sorts of whimsical creatures with references to traditional South Asian food and clothing (creamy kheer, anyone?!). Umm Sulaym and Abu Talhah were married. Anas, her son, was pleased and the Muslims would say: "We have never yet heard of a mahr that was more valuable and precious than that of Umm Sulaym for she made Islam her mahr." There's a real sense of girls saving girls and being able to believe in your abilities which is so empowering. I can't wait for my daughter to read this. Absolutely love the fact that the girls are rescuing themselves and not just waiting around for someone else to come and save the day. A brilliant, positive message to girls everywhere.

Rashid is a partner practicing predominantly in commercial litigation and general litigation in our dispute resolution team including Inquest Litigation and other claims arising out of those. He became a solicitor in 2018. He also has a degree in Law and graduated from the De Montfort University in 2011. Completed the LPC at Nottingham in 2013. stories that you know written with the main character, a hijab wearing girl battling the evil witches, step mothers etc. Interestingly, both Sultan and Rumeysa are from Turkey. Although they never had a chance to meet, they would like to do so in the future. Largest hands on a living person (female): her right hand measures 24.93 cm (9.81 in), while the left one measures 24.26 cm (9.55 in)I really loved all three stories even though I’m not a fan of the original Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty story. I especially loved how the princesses saved themselves instead of waiting for a prince to turn up to save them. They helped and supported each other and they knew their worth. Especially Ayla who stood her ground and said she doesn’t want to be with someone who thinks wealth and looks is so important. Ayla’s step sisters also were a nice surprise. They copied the way their mother behaved towards her and it shows that children will copy what adults will do. But they also knew it wasn’t okay and eventually changed for the better and stood up for themselves too. She also suffered from umbilical hernia and spinal deformity, and had surgery for both of them during her childhood.