Anisa Rasul is a writer, and educator with a deep love for Islamic history and storytelling. She holds a First Class Honours degree in Arabic Studies from the University of Manchester and a Distinction MA in Education from the University of Newcastle. Her career began in the classroom as a secondary school teacher of Religion and Theology, where she developed a passion for making faith meaningful and accessible to young people.

Anisa is also trained in Montessori education and holds an ijaza (certification) in Qur’anic recitation. Her studies have taken her to Egypt, Morocco, Turkey and Yemen, where she learned the Islamic sacred sciences under traditional scholars. Now a homeschooling mother of two, Anisa weaves her deep academic knowledge and lived experience into faith-rooted adventure stories that connect children to the timeless wisdom of Muslim saints and scholars. 

Her experiences in Tarim, a valley renowned for its scholars and saints, profoundly shaped her vision as an author. Drawing from classical Islamic sources and years of research under traditional teachers, Anisa crafts stories that open a window into the lives of the awliya — the saints and righteous — for young readers. Her one of a kind children’s historical adventure series, A Hadi Twins Adventure, brings faith, courage, and history to life through fast-paced plots and relatable modern characters.

When she isn’t writing, Anisa teaches Qur’an and Islamic Studies online, runs creative workshops for children, and speaks at international events promoting Islamic children’s literature. She currently divides her time between the UK and Yemen, where much of her inspiration continues to unfold.