Author: Omar Saif Ghobash
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250119839
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
**A New York Times Editor's Pick** From the Ambassador of the UAE to Russia comes Letters to a Young Muslim, a bold and intimate exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in the twenty-first century. In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world. Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together. Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash’s letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe. *One of Time's Most Anticipated Books of 2017, a Bustle Best Nonfiction Pick for January 2017, a Chicago Review of Books Best Book to Read in January 2017, a Stylist Magazine Best Book of 2017, included in New Statesman's What to Read in 2017*
Letters to a Young Muslim
Author: Omar Saif Ghobash
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250119847
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Omar Saif Ghobash was born in 1971 in the United Arab Emirates -- the same year the country was founded -- to an Arab father and a Russian mother. After a traumatizing experience losing his father to a violent attack in 1977, when he was only six years old, Ghobash began to realize the severe violence that surrounded him in his home country. As he grew older, eventually being appointed as the UAE Ambassador to Russia in 2008, he began to reflect on what it means to be a Muslim, establishing a moral foundation rooted in the belief of the hard grind that is the crux of spiritual and practical living. This book is the result of the personal exploration Ghobash went through in the years after his father's death. The new generation of Muslims is tomorrow's leadership, and yet many are vulnerable to taking the violent shortcut to paradise and ignoring the traditions and foundations of Islam. The burning question, Ghobash argues, is how moderate Muslims will unite and find a voice that is true to Islam while actively and productively engaging in the modern world. Letters to a Young Muslim will explore how Arabs can provide themselves, their children, and their youth with a better chance of prosperity and peace in a globalized world, while attempting to explain the history and complications of the modern-day Arab landscape and how the younger generation can solve problems with extremists internally, contributing to overall world peace.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250119847
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Omar Saif Ghobash was born in 1971 in the United Arab Emirates -- the same year the country was founded -- to an Arab father and a Russian mother. After a traumatizing experience losing his father to a violent attack in 1977, when he was only six years old, Ghobash began to realize the severe violence that surrounded him in his home country. As he grew older, eventually being appointed as the UAE Ambassador to Russia in 2008, he began to reflect on what it means to be a Muslim, establishing a moral foundation rooted in the belief of the hard grind that is the crux of spiritual and practical living. This book is the result of the personal exploration Ghobash went through in the years after his father's death. The new generation of Muslims is tomorrow's leadership, and yet many are vulnerable to taking the violent shortcut to paradise and ignoring the traditions and foundations of Islam. The burning question, Ghobash argues, is how moderate Muslims will unite and find a voice that is true to Islam while actively and productively engaging in the modern world. Letters to a Young Muslim will explore how Arabs can provide themselves, their children, and their youth with a better chance of prosperity and peace in a globalized world, while attempting to explain the history and complications of the modern-day Arab landscape and how the younger generation can solve problems with extremists internally, contributing to overall world peace.
Letters to a Young Muslim
Author: Omar Saif Ghobash
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509842616
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
'A powerful celebration of common humanity and compassion . . . deserves to be read widely by people of all faiths and none' - Sunday Times In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world. Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together. Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash’s letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe. 'Full of brave questions and wisdom' - Ed Husain, author of The Islamist
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509842616
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
'A powerful celebration of common humanity and compassion . . . deserves to be read widely by people of all faiths and none' - Sunday Times In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world. Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together. Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash’s letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe. 'Full of brave questions and wisdom' - Ed Husain, author of The Islamist
The Atheist Muslim
Author: Ali A. Rizvi
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250094445
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In much of the Muslim world, religion is the central foundation upon which family, community, morality, and identity are built. The inextricable embedment of religion in Muslim culture has forced a new generation of non-believing Muslims to face the heavy costs of abandoning their parents’ religion: disowned by their families, marginalized from their communities, imprisoned, or even sentenced to death by their governments. Struggling to reconcile the Muslim society he was living in as a scientist and physician and the religion he was being raised in, Ali A. Rizvi eventually loses his faith. Discovering that he is not alone, he moves to North America and promises to use his new freedom of speech to represent the voices that are usually quashed before reaching the mainstream media—the Atheist Muslim. In The Atheist Muslim, we follow Rizvi as he finds himself caught between two narrative voices he cannot relate to: extreme Islam and anti-Muslim bigotry in a post-9/11 world. The Atheist Muslim recounts the journey that allows Rizvi to criticize Islam—as one should be able to criticize any set of ideas—without demonizing his entire people. Emotionally and intellectually compelling, his personal story outlines the challenges of modern Islam and the factors that could help lead it toward a substantive, progressive reformation.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250094445
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In much of the Muslim world, religion is the central foundation upon which family, community, morality, and identity are built. The inextricable embedment of religion in Muslim culture has forced a new generation of non-believing Muslims to face the heavy costs of abandoning their parents’ religion: disowned by their families, marginalized from their communities, imprisoned, or even sentenced to death by their governments. Struggling to reconcile the Muslim society he was living in as a scientist and physician and the religion he was being raised in, Ali A. Rizvi eventually loses his faith. Discovering that he is not alone, he moves to North America and promises to use his new freedom of speech to represent the voices that are usually quashed before reaching the mainstream media—the Atheist Muslim. In The Atheist Muslim, we follow Rizvi as he finds himself caught between two narrative voices he cannot relate to: extreme Islam and anti-Muslim bigotry in a post-9/11 world. The Atheist Muslim recounts the journey that allows Rizvi to criticize Islam—as one should be able to criticize any set of ideas—without demonizing his entire people. Emotionally and intellectually compelling, his personal story outlines the challenges of modern Islam and the factors that could help lead it toward a substantive, progressive reformation.
Yo Soy Muslim
Author: Mark Gonzales
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481489372
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A Huffington Post Most Powerful Children’s Book of 2017 From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity. Dear little one, …know you are wondrous. A child of crescent moons, a builder of mosques, a descendant of brilliance, an ancestor in training. Written as a letter from a father to his daughter, Yo Soy Muslim is a celebration of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and elegant verse, accompanied by magical and vibrant illustrations, highlights the diversity of the Muslim community as well as Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is sure to inspire adults and children alike.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481489372
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A Huffington Post Most Powerful Children’s Book of 2017 From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity. Dear little one, …know you are wondrous. A child of crescent moons, a builder of mosques, a descendant of brilliance, an ancestor in training. Written as a letter from a father to his daughter, Yo Soy Muslim is a celebration of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and elegant verse, accompanied by magical and vibrant illustrations, highlights the diversity of the Muslim community as well as Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is sure to inspire adults and children alike.
Anything But Okay
Author: Sarah Darer Littman
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338177524
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
When lines are drawn how do you find courage in the face of hate, and what does it truly mean to take a stand? Stella and Farida have been best friends forever, but lately things have been tense. It all started when Stella's brother came home from his latest tour with the US Marines in Afghanistan paranoid and angry. But Stella won't talk about it, and Farida can tell she's keeping something from her.Desperate to help Rob, Stella thinks she just needs to get him out of the house. She definitely didn't expect going to the movies to end with Rob in handcuffs for assaulting one of her classmates after his anger spiraled out of control.When a video of the fight goes viral, everyone has an opinion of Stella and her "violent vet" brother.The entire school takes sides, the media labels Rob a terrorist sympathizer, and even Farida is dragged into the mess despite not being there. As the story continues trending, Stella will have to decide just how far she's willing to go for the truth, even if it means admitting her own failures.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338177524
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
When lines are drawn how do you find courage in the face of hate, and what does it truly mean to take a stand? Stella and Farida have been best friends forever, but lately things have been tense. It all started when Stella's brother came home from his latest tour with the US Marines in Afghanistan paranoid and angry. But Stella won't talk about it, and Farida can tell she's keeping something from her.Desperate to help Rob, Stella thinks she just needs to get him out of the house. She definitely didn't expect going to the movies to end with Rob in handcuffs for assaulting one of her classmates after his anger spiraled out of control.When a video of the fight goes viral, everyone has an opinion of Stella and her "violent vet" brother.The entire school takes sides, the media labels Rob a terrorist sympathizer, and even Farida is dragged into the mess despite not being there. As the story continues trending, Stella will have to decide just how far she's willing to go for the truth, even if it means admitting her own failures.
My Baby's First Islamic Words
Author: The Sincere Seeker Collection
Publisher: The Sincere Seeker
ISBN: 1735326070
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
This beautiful 26-page colorful book introduces Islamic terminology to Muslim babies in a fun and educational way. ★★ My Baby’s First Islamic Words ★★ book contains Islamic words from A to Z along with illustrations on each page so they can help stick to your child’s brain. These are important words that your child will eventually need to learn, and this book gives them a head start! This cute Islamic book for toddlers is amongst the best Islamic books for babies offered on Amazon! Grab your copy now! Note, this is an Islamic paperback book for babies & toddlers & young kids and is not an Islamic board book for babies & kids. This book makes a great first Quran for toddlers or my first Quran storybook for children as it makes a great introduction for our young ones & a great gift of Ramadan or Eid book! Check out The Sincere Seeker’s Collection for future greatest stories from the Quran books, Ramadan books for toddlers & Islamic storybooks for toddlers in English and for UK buyers. ♥♥ About The Sincere Seeker Kids Collection ♥♥ The most significant & longest-lasting inheritance you can gift your child as a parent is a proper Islamic upbringing & knowledge of Islam. As a parent, you must teach your children about Allah (God), the Holy Quran, the religion & lifestyle of Islam, & about Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Every parent must instill interest & love for Islam among their children at an early age, so they can grow up with an Islamic mindset & lifestyle. Every household must set a daily time to develop and grow their child’s connection with Allah to nourish their souls. Just like our physical bodies need food & water to grow & nourish, our souls need the remembrance of Allah & the recitation of the Holy Quran to enrich, nourish, & give life to our souls. The Sincere Seeker Kids Collection is designed to introduce and teach your children the essentials they need to know about Allah (God), the Holy Koran, Islam, Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, Hadith for kids, the five pillars of Islam, the 6 articles of faith in Islam, & more in an easy, fun, & educational way. The love of Allah is already instilled in our children’s hearts, and it is our duty as parents to help develop, nurture, & sustain that love & bond at an early age. A fun way to start introducing these concepts to your children is through reading to them & encouraging them to read. Nothing beats sitting with your children & bonding with them with beneficial & interesting concepts of Islam & the Coran. Every page in each book introduces a topic with delightful, colorful illustrations to help your children understand & appreciate each component of Islam. The Sincere Seeker’s Islamic Online Bookstore contains some of Amazon’s best-selling Islamic books for adults, kids, & new converts to the Islamic Religion. These Muslim Books make great Eid gift books for kids & Ramadan books for Kids include Quran books, Hadith books, goodnight stories from the Quran for kids, Islamic stories for children, Ramadan books for kids, Prophets stories for kids, Islamic board books, Islamic books for babies, preschool Islamic books, Islamic books for toddlers, Quran for kids, books for new converts, stories of the Prophets from the Quran for kids, & more. Purchase your Islamic children's books from the Sincere Seeker Islamic Online Shop now!
Publisher: The Sincere Seeker
ISBN: 1735326070
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
This beautiful 26-page colorful book introduces Islamic terminology to Muslim babies in a fun and educational way. ★★ My Baby’s First Islamic Words ★★ book contains Islamic words from A to Z along with illustrations on each page so they can help stick to your child’s brain. These are important words that your child will eventually need to learn, and this book gives them a head start! This cute Islamic book for toddlers is amongst the best Islamic books for babies offered on Amazon! Grab your copy now! Note, this is an Islamic paperback book for babies & toddlers & young kids and is not an Islamic board book for babies & kids. This book makes a great first Quran for toddlers or my first Quran storybook for children as it makes a great introduction for our young ones & a great gift of Ramadan or Eid book! Check out The Sincere Seeker’s Collection for future greatest stories from the Quran books, Ramadan books for toddlers & Islamic storybooks for toddlers in English and for UK buyers. ♥♥ About The Sincere Seeker Kids Collection ♥♥ The most significant & longest-lasting inheritance you can gift your child as a parent is a proper Islamic upbringing & knowledge of Islam. As a parent, you must teach your children about Allah (God), the Holy Quran, the religion & lifestyle of Islam, & about Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Every parent must instill interest & love for Islam among their children at an early age, so they can grow up with an Islamic mindset & lifestyle. Every household must set a daily time to develop and grow their child’s connection with Allah to nourish their souls. Just like our physical bodies need food & water to grow & nourish, our souls need the remembrance of Allah & the recitation of the Holy Quran to enrich, nourish, & give life to our souls. The Sincere Seeker Kids Collection is designed to introduce and teach your children the essentials they need to know about Allah (God), the Holy Koran, Islam, Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, Hadith for kids, the five pillars of Islam, the 6 articles of faith in Islam, & more in an easy, fun, & educational way. The love of Allah is already instilled in our children’s hearts, and it is our duty as parents to help develop, nurture, & sustain that love & bond at an early age. A fun way to start introducing these concepts to your children is through reading to them & encouraging them to read. Nothing beats sitting with your children & bonding with them with beneficial & interesting concepts of Islam & the Coran. Every page in each book introduces a topic with delightful, colorful illustrations to help your children understand & appreciate each component of Islam. The Sincere Seeker’s Islamic Online Bookstore contains some of Amazon’s best-selling Islamic books for adults, kids, & new converts to the Islamic Religion. These Muslim Books make great Eid gift books for kids & Ramadan books for Kids include Quran books, Hadith books, goodnight stories from the Quran for kids, Islamic stories for children, Ramadan books for kids, Prophets stories for kids, Islamic board books, Islamic books for babies, preschool Islamic books, Islamic books for toddlers, Quran for kids, books for new converts, stories of the Prophets from the Quran for kids, & more. Purchase your Islamic children's books from the Sincere Seeker Islamic Online Shop now!