Author Description

Fifteen-year-old Muhammad Arshad's life is upended after a tragic car accident claims his entire family, forcing him to relocate to New York. In the depths of his loss, he finds solace in Islam, initially turning to his faith for comfort. However, when a shooting at his local masjid shakes his newfound stability, he resolves to take action-determined to represent his religion in the best possible light amid an increasingly Islamophobic United States. His journey chronicles how he rebuilt his life while inspiring those around him through faith, hope, and brotherhood. His organization, SALAAM, became both a tribute to the family he lost and a celebration of the family he gained. As his mission garners worldwide attention, Muhammad is given the opportunity to explore his own history and embark on adventures he once thought impossible.