The House of Ibn Kathir - the Competition Begins is an exciting children's book, aimed at free readers (age 11+). Today, there is very little available for older children who wish to read Islamic literature in the English language. In particular, this book allows the reader to explore the story in a way that demonstrates Islamic knowledge, values and manners in a practical way. It provides an introduction to many Islamic disciplines, encouraging young people to find out more about their heritage. It is an exciting children's fiction novel set in an Islamic boarding school - The Dar Al Ilm Academy, following Yusif's adventures in the first year of his new school. Readers are introduced to a variety of topics, including Quran, Hadith, Tajweed, Islamic Scholars, science, and Muslim civilisation. They will learn 70 Arabic words with their meaning. The House of Ibn Kathir - The Competiton Begins is a must read book for every Muslim household.