Dawud Wharnsby was born in Canada in 1972. He has been writing stories, songs and poems for people of all ages for many years. When he is not traveling to sing with audiences around the world, he loves being with his family - hiking in the mountains near his home, growing vegetables and fixing things that get broken around the house. Dawud lives in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

"[A] collection of modern poems and songs for Muslim children everywhere . . . combines religious thoughts with contemporary concerns and incorporates universal principles of truth, peace and faith."—Kirkus Reviews"Colours of Islam is yet another educational read by Wharnsby that is sure to educate all young readers on the principles of Islam. Recommended."—Canadian Review of Materials"Children and adults will be inspired and absorbed for hours."—Islamic Horizons