I loved this book! This is one of the most positive portrayals of Islam and Muslim Women that I have read in a long time.
I loved the friendship between these 2 women. Two teenage girls who became friends due to their mutual understanding of each others’ pain. With time, they grow apart and the strong bond they shared turned feeble. It is once again put to test when Z’s mother dies. And that's where the story begins...
The author describes places in vivid colours and imageries. She paints brilliant pictures of places, cultures and lifestyles. From Ibadan, Nigeria and Houston, Texas to the House of Allah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia in ways that unfold brilliantly in one’s mind. I also loved how we were taken through Nigerian cities so graciously, describing the nature and culture of the people, and the Islamic traditions.
The representation was spot-on and natural, at times I forgot I was supposed to take note of it, because everything was so perfectly captured.
Despite the many triggers - sexual abuse, childhood abandonment and trauma to mention a few - this book showcases hope and life at its most beautiful.
I can't wait to read more from the author and I hope she writes about some of the other female characters introduced in Rekiya&Z
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I loved this book! This is one of the most positive portrayals of Islam and Muslim Women that I have read in a long time.I loved the friendship between these 2 women. Two teenage girls who became friends due to their mutual understanding of each others’ pain. With time, they grow apart and the strong bond they shared turned feeble. It is once again put to test when Z’s mother dies. And that's where the story begins...The author describes places in vivid colours and imageries. She paints brilliant pictures of places, cultures and lifestyles. From Ibadan, Nigeria and Houston, Texas to the House of Allah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia in ways that unfold brilliantly in one’s mind. I also loved how we were taken through Nigerian cities so graciously, describing the nature and culture of the people, and the Islamic traditions. The representation was spot-on and natural, at times I forgot I was supposed to take note of it, because everything was so perfectly captured. Despite the many triggers - sexual abuse, childhood abandonment and trauma to mention a few - this book showcases hope and life at its most beautiful.I can't wait to read more from the author and I hope she writes about some of the other female characters introduced in Rekiya&Z
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021
I loved this book! This is one of the most positive portrayals of Islam and Muslim Women that I have read in a long time.
I loved the friendship between these 2 women. Two teenage girls who became friends due to their mutual understanding of each others’ pain. With time, they grow apart and the strong bond they shared turned feeble. It is once again put to test when Z’s mother dies. And that's where the story begins...
The author describes places in vivid colours and imageries. She paints brilliant pictures of places, cultures and lifestyles. From Ibadan, Nigeria and Houston, Texas to the House of Allah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia in ways that unfold brilliantly in one’s mind. I also loved how we were taken through Nigerian cities so graciously, describing the nature and culture of the people, and the Islamic traditions.
The representation was spot-on and natural, at times I forgot I was supposed to take note of it, because everything was so perfectly captured.
Despite the many triggers - sexual abuse, childhood abandonment and trauma to mention a few - this book showcases hope and life at its most beautiful.
I can't wait to read more from the author and I hope she writes about some of the other female characters introduced in Rekiya&Z
I loved the friendship between these 2 women. Two teenage girls who became friends due to their mutual understanding of each others’ pain. With time, they grow apart and the strong bond they shared turned feeble. It is once again put to test when Z’s mother dies. And that's where the story begins...
The author describes places in vivid colours and imageries. She paints brilliant pictures of places, cultures and lifestyles. From Ibadan, Nigeria and Houston, Texas to the House of Allah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia in ways that unfold brilliantly in one’s mind. I also loved how we were taken through Nigerian cities so graciously, describing the nature and culture of the people, and the Islamic traditions.
The representation was spot-on and natural, at times I forgot I was supposed to take note of it, because everything was so perfectly captured.
Despite the many triggers - sexual abuse, childhood abandonment and trauma to mention a few - this book showcases hope and life at its most beautiful.
I can't wait to read more from the author and I hope she writes about some of the other female characters introduced in Rekiya&Z
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021
I have not read anything like this in a while. The story is about a lot of things, deep things, of friendship, of emotional intimacy, of Muslim women's lives as the never static realities of our being we call live continue to change...
Muti'ah Badruddeen has done an exemplary work, writing story of friendship of two Muslim women as they're, without allowing outside or within pressure to influence her beautiful prose.
I like Zaynunah. She's so thoughtful. But I even like character Rekiyah more. And this is strange. Go ahead and read the book and see for yourself. The book is a spiritual, emotional, and faith powerhouse. Definitely not preachy, definitely not bland. You'll feel something light up in you. Something good. ! A breath of air in the world of Muslim fiction.
A breath of air in the world of Muslim fiction. fresh air in the annals
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021
This book is beautifully powerful. The flow of narrative makes for a sweet and deep reading experience. The writing compels you to follow the story in all its depth, warmth and beauty. Writing from the first person of the two friends and how their perspectives meet and differ sometimes as it is normal for humans makes for a realistic fiction and a story one can relate to. The subjectivity of the individual.Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021
I have not read anything like this in a while. The story is about a lot of things, deep things, of friendship, of emotional intimacy, of Muslim women's lives as the never static realities of our being we call live continue to change...
Muti'ah Badruddeen has done an exemplary work, writing story of friendship of two Muslim women as they're, without allowing outside or within pressure to influence her beautiful prose.
I like Zaynunah. She's so thoughtful. But I even like character Rekiyah more. And this is strange. Go ahead and read the book and see for yourself. The book is a spiritual, emotional, and faith powerhouse. Definitely not preachy, definitely not bland. You'll feel something light up in you. Something good. ! A breath of air in the world of Muslim fiction.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
This is a story of friendship, recovery, and discovering oneself while learning to live with the past. Set in Nigeria, this book depicts the lives of two women - Rekiya and Zaynunah - It's a strong story and everyone will find themselves in bits and pieces of the 2 women.
Through these two main characters, we get to see two different hemispheres of humanity - the rich who has seen suffering, and the middle-class who doesn’t realize the privilege of their loving family. The buildup of the storyline was crafted so beautifully that when it finally hits you what it has been telling you all along, the blow is severe.
This book emphasizes normality in terms of religion, mental health, marriage, and healing, all the while allowing you to glimpse the lifestyle of Nigerian Muslims.
A work of love, of faith, of death, of birth, of rebirth, and of living.
A balanced rhythmic voice, the like I have never read before; original in its entirety, unapologetic in its convictions, true in its theatrics, gripping in its emotions, and compelling in its ease of flow to the mind.
An absent narrative that has finally found its medium, its soul and its existence; enchanting, genius, a must read.
It was one of a kind reading experience for me, and I’m sure it would be for you too. Absolutely recommend it!
Through these two main characters, we get to see two different hemispheres of humanity - the rich who has seen suffering, and the middle-class who doesn’t realize the privilege of their loving family. The buildup of the storyline was crafted so beautifully that when it finally hits you what it has been telling you all along, the blow is severe.
This book emphasizes normality in terms of religion, mental health, marriage, and healing, all the while allowing you to glimpse the lifestyle of Nigerian Muslims.
A work of love, of faith, of death, of birth, of rebirth, and of living.
A balanced rhythmic voice, the like I have never read before; original in its entirety, unapologetic in its convictions, true in its theatrics, gripping in its emotions, and compelling in its ease of flow to the mind.
An absent narrative that has finally found its medium, its soul and its existence; enchanting, genius, a must read.
It was one of a kind reading experience for me, and I’m sure it would be for you too. Absolutely recommend it!
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