{"product_id":"qismah-and-naseeb-hardcover","title":"Qismah and Naseeb - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHalla Bint Khalid\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuided by the figures of Qismah and Naseeb - embodiments of Fate and Fortune - our hero, Adam, embarks on a journey of spiritual self-discovery, from frustrated impatience to a contented acceptance of his lot. Ages 8-11 years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdam awakes one morning to be greeted by the figures of Qismah and his sister Naseeb. At first, he believes them to be figments of his imagination and then wishes them out of his sight. However, they accompany him on a day which brings all sorts of challenges, helping him on a journey of spiritual self-discovery. As Adam is tested by numerous setbacks, Qismah and Naseeb - embodiments of Fate and Fortune - help him gradually to cast off his selfishness, irascibility, envy and greed, and to learn gratitude, humility, generosity and fairness. By the end of the day Adam has reached a contented acceptance of his lot, and is duly rewarded. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Halla Bint Khalid's engaging moral fable is spun in beguiling prose accompanied by her gorgeous artwork, as we follow Adam, Qismah and Naseeb through an array of enchanting landscapes that draw on locations across the Arabic world. Qismah and Naseeb is a latter-day \u003ci\u003eArabian Nights\u003c\/i\u003e that will delight children and their parents alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ages 9+years\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHalla Bint Khalid\u003c\/b\u003e is a Riyadh-based visual artist and storyteller. She works in a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, installation and children's books. Living within the rigid Saudi system, Halla uses her work to pose questions, encourage self-awareness and challenge limiting social norms. She is the co-owner of Gharem Studios, a non-profit organization that encourages artists to explore their culture, heritage and personal truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.75 x 12.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289622851833,"sku":"9781836360421","price":37.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/nVNxTwXveT9781836360421.webp?v=1776269677","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/qismah-and-naseeb-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}