Author of the Month: Firdose Saloojee | I See Allah Everywhere
Some books are just ink on a page. Others are written with love, loss, and an unshakeable trust in Allah SWT. I See Allah Everywhere belongs firmly in the latter.
Meet the Author
Beyond being an author, Firdose Saloojee wears many roles, and each one is close to her heart. She speaks most tenderly about being a khala (a maternal aunt), a role she treasures deeply, loving her nephews and the children in her life as her own. By profession, she is a doula, a calling she describes as sacred and spiritual. “Every birth is a gift from Allah SWT,” she shares, one she never takes for granted.
Creativity grounds her, and she nurtures it through writing, painting, and quiet moments spent sipping herbal tea after long days. A lover of cosy cafés and chai, Firdose is intentional about slowing down, regulating her nervous system, and honouring rest as a ni‘mah – a blessing. Through it all, she remains a romantic at heart, believing fiercely in big, brave, healing love.
A Story Born from Love and Loss
The inspiration behind I See Allah Everywhere is deeply personal. Encouraged by her late sister, Nabila (may Allah SWT fill her qabr with noor, aameen), Firdose felt called to write this book after the sudden and tragic passing of her sister and nephew. Their loss, alongside the special bond she shares with her nephews, shaped a story that honours children, grief, and the often-unspoken role of a maternal aunt.
“I wanted every aunt to feel seen, heard, and valued,” she explains. “We don’t often find books about how special that role truly is.”
About the Book
I See Allah Everywhere gently guides children to recognise Allah not through imagery, but through feeling—through kindness, safety, beauty, and even heartbreak. The book answers one of the most common questions children ask: Where is Allah? by teaching that Allah is felt with the heart.
Woven seamlessly through the story are the Beautiful Names of Allah—Ar-Raheem in moments of safety, Al-Wadood in love, Al-Khaaliq in beauty, and Al-Jabbaar in grief. In this way, children learn to call upon Allah with familiarity and trust, connecting faith to everyday emotions and experiences.
Themes That Matter
At its core, the book explores emotional awareness, spirituality, and loss—introduced gently and age-appropriately. Firdose was intentional about opening conversations around grief and Jannah, ensuring children who have experienced loss feel acknowledged and held.
Moments Close to the Heart
Every page holds meaning for the author, but two scenes stand out. One captures a winter sunrise—her late sister’s favourite moment. Another shows a tender exchange between a khala and her nephew, where tears are met with the reminder of Allah’s gentleness as Al-Lateef. “That page is a balm to my grieving soul,” she shares.
Growth Through Writing
Writing this book allowed Firdose to “exhale” her grief. It reshaped her confidence, carried her through divorce and loss, and reminded her—again and again—of Allah’s unwavering presence. “I am not the woman I was when I started writing this book,” she says. “And that, too, is a ni‘mah.”
A Message for Readers
Her hope is simple and profound: that readers, young and old, walk away knowing they are never alone. That Allah is near. That even in tears and uncertainty, they are held by Al-Wadood.
Favourite Quotes from the Book
“Allah will mend my knee and all my einas—the ones on my skin and the ones in my heart. And I know Allah is the real band aid.”
“A thousand different emotions in one day and one loving Allah who is Al-Mujeeb—the One who responds.”
What’s Next
Firdose is currently writing her second children’s Islamic book, trusting Allah SWT with what lies ahead—certain only that something beautiful awaits.
You can find her on Instagram at @firdose_s or reach her via email her here.
