You probably feel like you're already losing the spiritual clarity you had reached during the final 10 days. These books will help you to continue to reconnect with your faith and challenge your spiritual intelligence so you can keep growing. She regularly provides commentary on social, : And then we can discuss it in detail! A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi, Narrated by Priya Ayyar. And ones to stay away from. My 12 year old enjoyed reading it - it provided a talking point for any questions she had and we went through them together. [{"displayPrice":"$9.99","priceAmount":9.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"HhArm2EbjujY6xiji4w7Av1oHj4oqpDqX2vv1efMzaZN7OkELPJfbewchuE5boNqzXK8NFK1EIFHkkya%2FJGtOWsOlyiSxzVTVH120PIcUh7wVDwWpEsVakkyJI71gyqSfys5poba%2F95MmCseF9g0yg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW"}]. In her free time, Atiya enjoys consuming large amounts of chocolate and TV shows. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. The coming of age book follows the true story of the Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Try again. Get your copies this week, and come next Monday, get crackin! I thoroughly enjoyed Amani Al-Khatahtbeh's little book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2017. This book highlights the raw, real, and relatable experiences as Muslim Americans, especially how we relate to and misunderstand our parents and their generation. : Women in Islam have the right to an education; seeking and acquiring knowledge is an obligation on all Muslims, male or female. Muslim women have the right to accept or refuse marriage proposals as they see fit, and married women are completely free from the obligation of supporting and maintaining the family. Try again. So I decided to write this guide to help young girls understand the basic things a Muslim girl should know about puberty, including the religious aspects that come along with it. for subject matter as I would expect most people reading to be age 9-13. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The Strong Black Woman: How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Blac Raising Confident Black Kids: A Comprehensive Guide for Empowering Parents and Teac Healing Racial Divides: Finding Strength in Our Diversity, Liberating Sexuality: Justice between the Sheets. : Which is why I have tried my best to put together a very short reading list of books, specifically for Muslim women. This narrative always bothered me. That poem led to M uslim Women Are Everything: Stereotype-Shattering Stories of Courage, Inspiration and Adventure, a book that celebrates transgendered, cisgendered, queer, disabled, devout, on-the-fence, Muslim women, who are rocking the worlds of performance art, politics, baking, astrophysics, and much more. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. listening to music) annoying- again, it coloured the tone of the book with negativity. I think it would have been better to try and approach the topic of oncoming maturity from a positive, celebratory angle. Unable to add item to List. Great present for little girls with coping with life's big changes, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2017. Learn more. She is also a contributor for the anthology "Faithfully Feminist: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Feminists on Why We Stay." Muslim As dedicated readers already know, some of the best and most innovative stories on the shelves come from the constantly evolving realm of A Blessed Olive Tree: A Spiritual Journey in Twenty Short Stories, Dahling, If You Luv Me, Would You Please, Please Smile, Growing Up Muslim: Understanding the Beliefs and Practices of Islam, Musa And The Blade (Miraath Al-Kabeer Book 1), Right Against Might: The Trio Versus the Sefids, How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2021, Great book for little girls to have proper understanding thanks. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. & 6. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Ashamed of her Muslim appearance, Inaya decides to remove her hijab and hide her religionand she hopes to However, the important (and apparent oversight of either the author or her editors) is that the bulk of her observations and writing are built on the foundations of other women's research into post-colonialism, the veil, brown bodies, narratives, etc. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. As Muslim women, we've all heard the story of Khadija, the wife of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! , Paperback 5. I admire her intelligence and courage, and her work for the very important cause of feminism in Islam, and I sympathize with her difficulties related to her culture and religion, and wish her well with her Muslim Girl movement. A Muslim Boy's Guide to Life's Big Changes, A Muslim Girl's Guide to Life's Big Changes, This is Why We Pray: An Islamic Book for Kids: A Story About Islam, Salah, and Dua, Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time, The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls, Revised Edition (American Girl Library), Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too! It's Not What You Think: An American Woman in Saudi Arabia, The ABCs of Diversity: Helping Kids (and Ourselves!) It is not about just the physiological changes but the emotional as well. The coming of age book follows the true story of the authors life in Iran pre-Islamic revolution, during it, and the aftermath. Whether you want a book to read during lunch, on the beach, or anywhere else to escape reality, here are five books you can read that are written by Muslim women authors. She spends most of her free time at the library or playground with Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. I blogged and journaled for many years of my life, so I had the time to explore my writing without the pressure of actually producing a book. She strongly believes in empowerment through knowledge. It is incredibly hard to find books that normalize diversity, rather than point it out as different. It is for older girls maybe tweens and teens. Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016. : NBC News Archives. And much more. Please try again. These two books are mentioned together because they are part of a series. Her posts about how she processed her husband's murder by an army sniper as he was returning home from a peaceful protest in Alexandria, Egypt are always deep and insightful. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. WebAmani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder and editor-in-chief of MuslimGirl.com, the #1 Muslim womens blog in the United States. , Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2018. Youve probably been recommended this book more than once, and here I am doing it again. This is a fine example of how Muslim women like me feel after the world around us has changed in overnight. A post shared by Reservoir Books (@reservoirbooks_). Please try your request again later. 2. Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age Story is a beautiful novel written by the famous author Amani Al-Khatahtbeh. "A Temporary Gift: Reflections on Love, Loss, and Healing", "Faithfully Feminist: Jewish, Christian, & Muslim Feminists on Why We Stay", "Women in the Quran: An Emancipatory Reading". I have not read it just yet. Part of HuffPost Religion. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The book seeks to resurge the often diluted message regarding womens rights. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. I bought her Coming of Age: A Muslim Girl's Guide at the same time as this book. How do we relate to God and the people around us because of our spiritual inclinations? Although the book may move slow for some people, the small pieces of the story include experiences that significantly contribute to how many Muslim Americans may feel displaced, torn between two cultures, and yearning for a place to belong. Publishing a personal book is always difficult because a whole host of worries and questions tend to creep in - am I doing this for the right reasons, or just to boost my ego? Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. and they are never footnoted or attributed to their sources, this is also called, for the uninitiated, "plagiarism." Highly recommending it to mothers with daughter. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Learn more about the program. Each author writes about how they reconcile their faith with feminism in the present day. The chapters on meses and making ghusl are two short chapters in the back of the book. Click Here to read more! All Votes Add Books To This List. Written by: Leila Ahmed. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2017. I received this book as a gift from Kube Publishing and it pretty much blew my mind. : WebBut as a Muslim girl in public school, Inaya isnt so sure of herself. : Publisher 2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle Cloud Reader. Ladies, its time to acknowledge and celebrate the many feats we Muslim women have achieved in the past few years. All of these books are either self-published or by smaller Muslim publishing houses so clicking on each title below will redirect you to their checkout pages and your money will go directly to the people who help make these books a reality. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. WebSaira is a Muslim physician, mother and author. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. How can I prepare her for this new phase? You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. EDITORIAL. Just like that, Ramadan is gone. Body-Care and Self-Esteem Special. For example, "Brown women need saving from brown men," is a complete ripoff of Spivak's "Can the subaltern speak?" These two books are mentioned together because they are part of a series. I was looking for a book about puberty for my 10 year old daughter. Discover the Winners of the 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards. The book is perfect for those who wants to read autobiography, memoir books. My diverse city appears to welcome all but occasionally, I have to cringe when I hear or read anti-Muslim conversations. But perhaps that protectionary message is of value to others, we found it superfluous since our daughter is home educated and does not have the same level exposure to peer pressure as others. , Hardcover Khadija, to me, has always been the first Muslim example of an empowered woman. But she chose the man who did not have social status nor money to his name. It explains how to properly take care of your body as far as cleanliness, how to preform ghusl, how to check if you period ended, small stories from other young women from their puberty periods, changes in the body, etc. Read the reviews to see why. Very well-written, and a nice book for girls growing up Muslim, especially here in the U.S. Good conversation-starter for pre-teen girls. Muslim Girl Growing up is that resource to guide you and your daughter. list created September 5th, 2008 Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Children's Books on Girls' & Women's Issues, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. So when I found out that Hussein had put out a book, I knew I had to get my hands on it. As such, it created a defensive, reactionary tone that I found a bit depressing. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. I'm a PhD Candidate in Islamic Studies and Gender, so my review is probably less starry-eyed and more critical than most would be when encountering this book. The reading age and detail is way too low (perhaps 6 or 7?) A post shared by sahnaz | bookstagram (@mawarlembayungxo). : This book deals more with how to deal with the social changes/peer pressure young Muslim girls face when attending public schools in which they are likely to stand out. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Before Muslim Girl, there was (and still is) the print magazine, "Azizah," which is also a rich source for perspectives of Muslim women. Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018. I'll put it on the shelf until needed. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. Please try again. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Embrace Our Differences, Something in the Water: A 21st Century Civil Rights Odyssey. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip. "Reclaim Your Heart" by Yasmin Mogahed. This book is a gem. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Written from a 'big Sister' perspective, this book explains all, from choosing the right friendship group, advice about school life and social life, to the physical changes a girl will experience as she grows up. : Let me just say that as a blog, Muslim Girl is an incredibly important digital voice and media platform. Through her experiences, Habib showcases the intersection of various forms of oppression faced in the East, West, and the internalized oppression many experience within their households regardless of where they reside. Aminas struggling when her friend, Soojin, wants to change her name to be more American and If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. A Kirkus Best Book of 2019 Nadine Jolie Courtney's All-American Muslim Girl is a relevant, relatable story of being caught between two worlds, and the struggles and hard-won joys of finding your place. "Women in the Quran: An Emancipatory Reading" by Asma Lamrabet. Bought this for my 9 yr old daughter. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. The law of marriage in its essence is a law regulating economic transactions and woman's access to and control over it. The Islamic provisions of 'mehr' and marriage agreements, and right of property management have stood Muslim women in good stead during litigation in the last century. I wish it touched on this more because our religion does have guidelines regarding hygiene and such and those Hadeeth could have been included. Allie Abraham has it all going for hershes a straight-A student, with good friends and a What's the point of reading one without the other? There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. : She was born and raised in Egypt where she received her Bachelors of Arts in Mass Communications from Ain Shams University. , Item Weight Habib writes of her journey from her childhood in Pakistan to becoming a misplaced refugee in Canada. Such an amazing incite to issues plaguing our society. I encourage parents to talk with your teens and pre-teens about this important stage of life to have a full and thorough understanding. - Natalia Nabil, Includes: What is puberty and its stages. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 4. Post a selfie of you and your book and tag Muslim Girl with the hashtag #MGBookClub! BBC Motion Gallery. This novel flips back and forth from present day to past family connections to showcase how women have survived the hand they were dealt amidst violence from outside powers and within their own homes. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. (Also, just stop calling out people as haraam).___________________________________________________________________________________________. Let Us Dream by Alyssa Cole. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Natalia Nabil is a mother of two girls. As a non-religious woman, I wanted to get a feel for what it was like to be a young Muslim girl in the United States. Ms. Marvel, by G. WIllow Wilson and Sana Amanat, is a wonderful comic book series about a Pakistani-American teenage Muslim girl who gets superpowers and has to learn how to be a superhero. In this novella set in 1917 Harlem, cabaret owner and Black suffragist Bertha Hines falls in love with her newly hired chef, Amir Chowdhury, a Muslim Bengali man and recent immigrant. This book is powerful. Atiya Hasan is the COO and Editor at Large at Brown Girl Magazine. It is a funny and relatable series for teen readers! Best for ages 4-8. The cover of the book "What Color is My hijab" by Hudda Ibrahim. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018, Important book for all of us to understand todays conflicts, Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2017. I've followed Asmaa Hussein on Facebook for a long time. : Some of these items ship sooner than the others. WebIts a harrowing journey and confusing time. A Muslim love story told through a series of comic strips. : ): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls (Celebrate You, 1). Pages: 296. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. She loves teaching and learning at the hospital and at home. She currently lives in Houston, TX and is a recently graduated MD. Being from the West, most books I found only explained the physiological changes. For transparency sake, I'm actually one of the 45 contributors in this book (tweet me @atiyahasan05 if you find my picture!). Please try again. A post shared by Shreshtha (@shreshtha_reads), Trigger warnings: substance abuse, violence. : Being Young and Arab in America, The Most Anticipated YA Books of December. , Item Weight If you need to flag this entry as abusive. What are the 4 religious books?Quran. According to Muslim religion, Allah revealed the Quran to Muhammad verbally through the angel Gabriel.Torah.Zabur.Injil.Book of Abraham.Book of Moses.Book of John the Baptist. 1. , ISBN-10 In A Very Large Expanse of Sea, one of the first young adult books I picked up in 2019, Shirin just wants to survive high school as a Muslim girl in post9/11 America.Most of the other students cant see beyond Shirins headscarf to get to know the girl who loves She liked it and said to give it 4 stars. I have recounted my own blessings while reading it. Great book for young Muslim girls. Try again. & 6. I found this book to be generally unhelpful- a lot of the advice seemed to consist of warning the reader against doing the things that her peers around her at school are doing. This book is really emotionally heavy. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2022. Learn more. Does My Head Look Big in This? To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban It doesn't deal with any details regarding physical changes girls go through as they approach puberty. A must-read for anyone interested in the history & politics of the Black Panther Party. Finding books with a decent representation of Muslim women without a biased lens is hard in the Western literature sphere. There was a problem loading your book clubs. But I found that Muslim girls, especially ones from Western countries, need to know more about the religious implications of this stage. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. : But we do, and these books will remind you how important it is to always make 70 excuses for your brother/sister when you see them do something that you want to call out as haraam. Few of us ever take the time out to really dissect our spirituality. Something went wrong. Expensive for such few pages of very basic info, Too high priced. Please try again. We love that this book isnt about being Muslim, but simply features Muslim sisters. A good reliable source of information for your daughter on menstruation and cleanliness from an Islamic perspective. I also found the various warnings against doing Things That Non- Muslims Are Doing (e.g. I am hoping that other books will become published for young muslimahs. They may have questions, fears and anxiety when they get their first period. A MUST READ for educators of Muslim students and a discourse that is long-awaited and sorely needed in education today. The veil is a garment that has been worn by Muslim women for centuries. I enjoyed Al-Khatahtbeh's narrative of her coming-of-age and the complications from navigating an American Project #ShowUs. Sign up for our to receive exclusive content straight to your inbox and stay up to date with the latest news. She was the older widow who needed help running her business and he was the young, handsome, trustworthy man who readily agreed. A well needed book if you want to introduce these subjects to your daughter but are unsure where to begin. . Let Us Dream by Alyssa Cole. I felt this book very helpful in adding to my understanding of what it is like to be a young, veiled woman Muslim in post 9/11 United States. , ISBN-13 This book is not that book. I remember from my Philosophy of Logic class (years ago!) Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. We chose Lamrabets work for our first book because it aligns exactly with Muslim Girls ideals and vision. Publisher Just because there is dearth of good Islamic books out there, it is not fair to exploit this situation and sell few pages of your random thoughts and present it as a book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2022. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Please try your request again later. Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016. You must have a goodreads account to vote. Great book for young Muslim by. Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2017. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. In the Country We Love: My Family Divided (Updated With New Material), Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More, Desert Exile: The Uprooting of a Japanese American Family (Classics of Asian American Literature), Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Pantheon Graphic Library), Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way (Unbossed, 2), Muslim Girl, Growing Up: A Guide to Puberty. "A Temporary Gift: Reflections on Love, Loss, and Healing" by Asmaa Hussein. . The book was first published in October 18th 2016 and the latest edition of the book was published in October 18th 2016 which eliminates all the who laboured before her and gave her the theoretical constructs within which to build Muslim Girl. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Then, this workbook has been designed for you! A Muslim Girl's Guide to Life's Big Changes. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Read instantly on your browser with Kindle Cloud Reader. Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013. A Kirkus Best Book of 2019 A 2021 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book Nadine Jolie Courtney's All-American Muslim Girl is a relevant, relatable story of being caught between two worlds, and the struggles and hard-won joys of finding your place. but without any reference to Spivak or her essay, which is a foundational work in postcolonial studies. Wake up to the day's most important news. I would recommend that book. I felt, at least to some degree, the pain and inner strength that Hussein lives with every day. Written from the perspective of Afghan women and girls, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell is a novel about women flipping gender roles and taking control of their narrative in a household and environment stacked against them. She finished the book in 2 days. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. : , Item Weight It may have become more acutely visible to her and to Americans as a result of post-9/11 rhetoric and imaging, but there is scholarship widely available about the commodification of Islam and Muslim women reaching back as far as the 19th century and addresses both the United States and the colonial Middle East. Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2011. The book is composed of female contributors from the three Abrahamic Religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. . Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Randa Abdel It was interesting to read this book and see life from the viewpoint of a young Muslim woman in America. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle Cloud Reader. Please try again. Earlier in her work, she mentions that it's only after 9/11 that Muslims and Muslim women have been "commodified in every way." There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I wanted to find a resource that can explain the details of this special stage while also integrating the important aspects of it from the Islamic religion. This post was originally published on Brown Girl Magazine. It incorporates Islam but spends so much time on peer pressure and what a girl may face in public school that when it gets to menses, keeping clean and how to make ghusl, it adds it as basically an after thought. Hygiene tips. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. 3. : It is a must have for your reading list. It has two parts, how the Quran speaks OF women and how it speaks TO women. VIDEO. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Without a doubt, it moved me to tears and made me laugh. In Islam, the place of women is in the home. They have a specific role to fulfill within the family structure. She is to do the housework, raise the children, prepare the meals, and produce sons for her husband. If the family is in financial need, the woman may have a job outside of the home. , ISBN-13 The reason they belong on your reading list is mainly because they will also force you to reevaluate your own stereotypes of Muslims. , Language : "Faithfully Feminist: Jewish, Christian, & Muslim Feminists on Why We Stay" by Jennifer Zobair and Gina Messina-Dysert. As parents it is our duty to guide our children to the right path, but it is their job to make a sincere effort to stay on that path. WebCheck out our book muslim girl selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. These are not her original ideas, but they are repackaged as such, and that's a great shame. It is written more text book style, but I find that it is something my daughter could refer back to even when she is older. I will give it to my daughter as it is as I say uncontroversial and harmless but I will need to write something to supplement to make it a full address of growing up for girls. Why are we inclined to certain things in our life? I had the opportunity to ask Hussein a few questions, below is an excerpt of our conversation which truly displays her natural skill for writing and her humbleness in life: I've been a writer for quite some time - but not professionally. More of a pamphlet than a book- 12 is not on, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2018. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. We all know how difficult it is to talk to our daughters about Puberty. , Dimensions Bertha has had it up to HERE with men, for good reason. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. , Prolance; Illustrated edition (January 20, 2018), Language Her husband left behind a young daughter as well. At one point I just needed to get past those insecurities and move forward with the book. Good job Amani! From being part of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list as the first and only niqabi (Hafsah Faizal), to having sold more than a million books globally and in 30 different languages (Tahereh Mafi), you have to admit that Muslim Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. That is why she wanted to write this book, not only as a resource for her growing girls but for the many Muslim girls growing up who could use a guidebook on all things puberty-related. Big Red Lollipop is a fast favorite in so many households. This is a light-hearted rom-com book thats perfect for anyone who wants to be able to read it in one A Quiet Revolution: The Veil's Resurgence, from the Middle East to America. Engaging Muslim Students in Public Schools: What Educators Need to Understand. A post shared by Reading Group Choices (@readinggroupchoices), Trigger warning: domestic violence and abuse. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for young Muslim girls. Creative Insights. Before Muslim Girl, there was (and still is) the print magazine, "Azizah," which is also a rich source for perspectives of Muslim women. It is much more in depth and thorough as a coming of age book. Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015. CREATIVE. When the caravans set out for trading, her caravan alone was bigger than her entire tribes'. , Grade level Her voice, as it speaks to hybridity and post-9/11 America, is an important contribution, but she needs to recognise the labour of those scholars (mostly women!) Verified Purchase. Natalia wrote this book sharing our Islamic traditions and culture, while so naturally : A Scriptural Quest for the Truth. : Web1,773 Muslim Girl Reading Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. : To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. WebAudiobook narrated by author, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh A beautifully crafted memoir about a young woman 's growing up in post 9-11 America, her Muslim identity, and the birth of flag. This is short and uncontroversial and does not cover the more difficult to discuss aspects of growing up. Please try again. She could have married any man of her choosing. It is truly enlightening to see how much we have in common, something that is especially important considering the current political and social climate. They had been married less than two years. She was interested in this book and even read to us the first 6 chapters. WebMuslim Girl: A Coming of Age is the extraordinary account of Amanis journey through adolescence as a Muslim girl, from the Islamophobia shes faced on a daily basis, to the Combining plot points about family troubles, the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and displacement, Mornings in Jenin doesnt sugarcoat the realities of being Palestinian and the struggles of identity, culture, and national pride. Please try again. For the 2022 holiday season, returnable items purchased between October 11 and December 25, 2022 can be returned until January 31, 2023. 5. This is one of the books about Muslim women that are so unexpected and exciting. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. "Love, InshAllah" and "Salaam, Love" by Ayesha Mattu and Nura Maznavi. , Paperback It's really good, she's reading it and understanding things, the changes etc. Learn more about the program. Aminas Voice by Hena Khan. She chose the man because of his upstanding character. "Salaam, Love" is a collection of stories from men. Ms. Marvel, by G. WIllow Wilson and Sana Amanat, is a wonderful comic book series about a Pakistani-American teenage Muslim girl who gets superpowers and It happens to the best of us. The best part? "Love, InshAllah" and "Salaam, Love" by Ayesha Mattu and Nura Maznavi. The Abrahamic religions are considered to be deeply patriarchal, but women today are peeling back the layers to find their source of empowerment from within these faiths, like myself. WebOppression of Muslim girls and women is not inflicted by western culture but rather by the centuries of Islamic culture. A list of literature about Muslim teens (some YA, some nonfiction). .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. Abu Sukhailah Khalil Ibn-Abelahyi al-Amreeki, Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020. Like a big sister to a little sister. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Collections. Do you want to imprint the Arabic alphabet into your muscle memory and explode your calligraphy skills? , Dimensions by. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Not true. 9. I chose to read this book hoping for a better understanding of Muslim girls as I have two nieces and a sister-in-law who are Muslims. , ISBN-13 Religious duties to perform. Learn more. , Language .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. Something went wrong. Thats probably because The Complete Persepolis is one of the most original novels ever drawn and written. Muslim Girl, Growing Up: has been added to your Cart. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Publisher Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Muslim Girl Growing up is that resource to guide you and your daughter. She addresses all the fears and well helps avoid the embarrassing conversations. I've read through it before giving to my daughter and it covers friendships, puberty and so on but it approaches the subjects in a friendly way. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. 1. I've had it for some time and I still haven't been able to finish it because Mogahed's words constantly make me stop and have to think, really absorb, what I've read. I enjoyed Al-Khatahtbeh's narrative of her coming-of-age and the complications from navigating an American identity with her religious, Muslim identity in post-9/11 America. She ended each chapter with anger and hatred toward western culture, "white men & white women". Allie Abraham has it all going for hershes a straight-A student, with good friends and a close-knit family, and shes dating popular, sweet Wells Its a story that illuminates the courage, agency, and resilience of Iranian women. : I purchased this book for my youngest daughter. I found that writing my story had a therapeutic effect and left me feeling as though my burden was lightened. These are some of the questions that Mogahed forces you to think about. Not required for children who have even a slight exposure to Islam. Unable to add item to List. Muslim Girl, Growing Up: A Guide to Puberty, Paperback Illustrated, January 20, 2018. Unable to add item to List. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I loved this book because it discusses everyday situations that our youth find themselves in. I wanted a book that incorporated Islam as well. I live in Irvine CA, which has a rapidly changing demographic, which includes a growing Muslim population. Brown Girl is the premier publication tailored for the young millennial South Asian woman raised in the Diaspora. WebCheck out our muslim girl books selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Spiritual intelligence. I'd feel depressed about growing up if I read this. She also live-tweets a lot of Netflix shows @Atiyahasan05. I'm still making my way through this book, but just buy it okay? To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. 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