The Boy of the Mosque

The Boy of the Mosque by Ahmad Ardalan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great book, this was much more then I was expecting. Despite all the book I have read all the Muslim heroes have been from the olden days. This is the first time have read a book of modern day Muslim hero who I felt represented Muslims properly. The fact the he fights against evil people who misuse religion for their own personal games gains is even better. I think they are given the right name the devils.

The book is cleverly written, and full of suspense and excitement. It is written like a diary account from Khalid (the Boy of the Mosque), and a couple of other people later on. Ahmead Ardalan does a great job of explaining in detail where and how Khalid learned all of the skills he puts to use in this story.

This book is a Muslim man fighting against terrorist who have taken over his village. It had a great feel of a man achieving his destiny. I am a big believer in everything happening for a reason, this is a theme done very well in this book all the skills he has learned in the past have brought him to this point. This is a excellently thought out short story. I especially like the line drawn between this freedom fighter and terrorists (who do not represent any religion, but misuse religion for their own purposes).

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