presents the first children's series set in the heart of Medina

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Walad Madinah

Walad Madinah is a cross-media project based on the Foulane Family series.

Produced by Studio BDouin and directed by Norédine Allam, this project aims to offer Muslim families wholesome and educational entertainment.

Stylized illustration of a character walking. The figure is depicted in black silhouette with white clothing, wearing what appears to be a long robe or tunic and a small hat or skullcap. The character is shown walking, with a slightly forward-leaning posture. Stylized illustration of a character walking. The figure is depicted in black silhouette with white clothing, wearing what appears to be a long robe or tunic and a head covering. The character is pointing forward while walking.

The Foulane Family, 10 volumes…

Over 100,000 copies sold in France!

The Foulane Family is a series created by Norédine Allam and published by BDouin. Launched in 2019 in France, the series follows the everyday life of a small Muslim family through the character of Walad, the youngest. Funny, original, and entertaining, the series presents mini-stories that always carry a moral. After all, stories are meant to help us grow! 10 illustrated volumes are already available, covering topics such as bullying, artificial intelligence, camping, business, patience, good deeds, theft, lockdown, illness, friendship, and many more!

The Foulane Family and Medina

In 2024, fifteen years after the launch of BDouin, the publishing house releases the first illustrated youth novel set entirely in the city of Medina.

Cover image of a children's book titled 'Walad discovers Medina'. The illustration shows a stylized silhouette of a child looking at a stylized view of Medina with minarets and domes. The style is simple and colorful, suitable for a young audience. Cover of 'La Famille Foulane, Tome 10: En 'Omra - Part 1: Madinah' by Norédine Allam. The illustration shows a scene in Medina with mosques and minarets in the background. In the foreground, stylized silhouettes of characters, likely the Foulane family, are seen wearing traditional clothing. The ambiance is that of a pilgrimage, with warm colors and a respectful atmosphere.

Supervised by a Doctor from the Islamic University of Medina.

Supervised by a Doctor from the Islamic University of Medina, this novel offers a family adventure exploring the holy city, its mosque, and its historical sites. The book is available in two formats: for younger children (from 5 years old) and for older children (from 8 years old).

Walad and the palm grove of Medina

Walad and the palm grove of Medina

2D animated series project - 10x52 minutes

Graphic studies - Studio BDouin - 2024

Who are we?

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Founded in 2009, in a small town in France, BDouin is a graphic design studio initially specialized in the world of comic books for the Muslim community. The studio is led by Norédine Allam, an author recognized in Europe, notably for his work on the Astérix series (the best-selling comic book in the world with over 370 million copies sold). The studio's headquarters is now based in Sharjah, UAE.

Our ethics

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Muslim ethics is at the heart of the studio's entire work; it guides the choice of themes, narration, design, color… and the choice of partners. The studio's management is not a member of any political or sectarian movement. It follows the continuity of an authentic tradition, as it is taught today in the mosques of Mecca and Medina.

Our readers

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With over 2 million subscribers on our social pages from more than 20 countries, our comics are translated into 15 languages. Young people, adults, men, women, students or teachers, the audience of our series represents all facets of the modern Muslim community, without distinction of social classes!

We are hiring!

We are looking for experienced artists, (2D illustrators, colorists, scriptwriters) with solid experience, wanting to join an international studio that dedicates all its efforts to promoting Good and Morality to Muslim youth! If you are interested, don't hesitate to contact us!

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