Jihad of the Soul: Singlehood and the Search for Love in Muslim America
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (725 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0982221509 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2008 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Zarinah El-Amin Naeem, M.A. Email her at zarinah@niyah to connect. uses public anthropology to reveal and address contemporary issues while creating opportunities for discussion and bonding between groups of "difference." Drawing on her compelling life journey as an cultural specialist and global presenter, she infuses her talks and workshops with intriguing stories and
Carolyn Rouse, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Princeton UniversityTaking us deep into the thoughts and lives of young Muslim Americans, Zarinah El-Amin Naeem weaves together a powerful, refreshing, and intimate narrative, in their words, about the challenges they face in understanding their own souls, and in searching for their soul mate. --Dawud Walid, Executive Director of Council on American Islamic Relations- Michigan . A bold look at a number of taboo subjects; cross-cultural/cross-racial romance, sex, religious/gender perf
HFordMuhammad said An Eye Opening Book. Jihad of the Soul is in a unique class of its own. I read this book six years ago and I haven't encountered another book that goes so in depth to the individual experiences of Muslim men and women and the trails, errors and offenses that are faced on the road to marriage. Reading this book was like having a superpower; being able to tell what everyone was thinking and wanted to say, but doesn't. This book removes the veil on taboo topics that you will not find much dialogue on such as homosexuali. Required Reading Naeemah Khabir This book is gives unflinching and honest accounts on the difficulties of Muslims seeking marriage in the United States. While founding a spouse comes easily to many, others struggle for a myriad of reasons that cannot and should not be written off. Zarinah El-Amin Naeem is non-judge mental in her approach and gives a voice to so many who have been shamed because of their singlehood. This book is a must read counselors, Muslim religious leaders, parents and young adults.. Jihad of the Soul Zarinah El-Amin Naeem has given us "Jihad of the Soul: Single Muslims Struggling with Identity, Religion and Desire", a study of what it means to be young and single in today's society; specifically, young and single in American society. She takes scores of interviews of people between the ages of 18 and Jihad of the Soul Sumayyah Talibah Zarinah El-Amin Naeem has given us "Jihad of the Soul: Single Muslims Struggling with Identity, Religion and Desire", a study of what it means to be young and single in today's society; specifically, young and single in American society. She takes scores of interviews of people between the ages of 18 and 40 and presents their experiences and opinions in a coherent fashion.Divided into 3 parts, Jihad tackles important questions, such as: * What does it mean to be Muslim? * Is marriage still necess. 0 and presents their experiences and opinions in a coherent fashion.Divided into 3 parts, Jihad tackles important questions, such as: * What does it mean to be Muslim? * Is marriage still necess
A mother wife and community member, Zarinah would love to connect (zarinah@niyah). Cheryl El-Amin, licensed social worker and pre-marital counselor, provides a sampling of questions to ask your potential mate. A sampling of "So You Wanna Know," Dr. Cheryl's questions for marriage are included to help you out! A Letter to the Brothers by Dr. But why? And how do young single American Muslims balance their faith with western culture? Is the Muslim and Islamic way of life so incompatible to the American "hook-up" culture that many young Muslims are bred in? What's happening and how can we fix it? This book is revealing for all r