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Amal Alexander

I grew up in North London, I love reading and writing, hiking and camping, and Nature. We live in a divisive moment. WE need to educate our children and teach them about tolerance and loving and helping others. We are all the same our skin color does not define who we are but our actions and good behavior does.

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Amal Alexander is a visionary author and filmmaker dedicated to showcasing the profound achievements and stories of influential women in Islamic culture. With a portfolio that includes nine children’s books and two novels, her literary work aims to educate young readers about the powerful yet often overlooked contributions of women throughout history. Her latest project, Chronicles of Great Women, serves as a tribute to these exceptional figures, shining a light on their courageous actions and the legacies they have left behind. In addition to her role as an author,

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Queen Amina

A skilled warrior, Queen Amina (1533-1610), our last great woman, ruled the largest city-state, Zazzau (now Zaria), in the Hausa Kingdom (also Hausaland). Her parents were King Nikatau of Zazzau and Queen Bakwa Turunku, and her grandparents were King Sarkin of Nohir and Marka (grandmother). She was the eldest of her siblings, Karama (brother) and Zaria (sister). The family was independently wealthy, her parents trading in kola nuts, salt, imported metals, horses, and cloth. From historical accounts, her parents and grandparents, for that matter, took an active role in shaping her into the woman and the warrior she came to be. Widely known for her skills in battle, Queen Amina accomplished so much more for the people of Zazzau.

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Fatimah’s family, the Fihri clan within the Quraish tribe of Arabia, were prominent among the Muslim leaders of North Africa, settling in Qairouan. The mosque she founded in Fez is named after this city, whose
Queen Amina is one such individual. In the late-1500s, she became a ruler in the Hausa Kingdom of Zaria, located in northwest Nigeria. She was successful in expanding the territory of her kingdom and ensuring
In the early 16th century, North Africa witnessed the remarkable ascent of a queen named Aicha. Her extraordinary journey began with the fall of Ottoman rule in Spain, which led to her family's exile to
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Queen Arwa

“Queen Arwa of Yemen” appeals to a wide audience, including fans of historical dramas, epic tales of royalty, and stories of empowerment and resilience .

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Queen Aicha

In the early 16th century, North Africa witnessed the remarkable ascent of a queen named Aicha. Her extraordinary journey began with the fall of Ottoman

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