The Prophet PBUH loved and adored his daughters (including Zainab who hid her non-Muslim husband from the Muslims and gave him sanctuary).

The person the Prophet PBUH referred to as the Most Beloved Member of his Family was his granddaughter, Umamah.

The Prophet PBUH loved his first wife Khadija so much that after she died he would become tearful when he heard her sister’s voice which sounded so much like Khadija’s.

He respected and consulted his wives on matters of the Ummah and what to do about wars and troops and would carry through the plans they suggested.

Although you no doubt were taught that women outnumber men in hell, try reading Sahih Al-Bukhari and you will find that women also outnumber men in heaven.

The Prophet PBUH said to the man who asked him who deserved to be well treated by him the most, his answer was “Your mother, then Your Mother, then Your Mother, then Your Father.”

You yourself have an X chromosome, which means that half your genes are female. Which means that you too must be a “silly, vacuous creature”.

Have you never read the Hadith that any man who has several daughters and raises them well and treats them with love and kindness is guaranteed a place in Heaven?

Tell me, my dear misled misogynist, how do you expect to get into heaven when you find yourself standing before God and trying to explain to him that you feel contempt for what he created with his own hands and gave of his own spirit to bring to life (nafakh feehim al-rouh)?

I can only infer from your posting that you are either gay or are being abused by your wife. May God open your mind and close your mouth. Amen!

I have to admit that I was disappointed – as I mentioned in the beginning, it’s very much part of the “chick-lit” genre. Perhaps the author’s intent was simply to have a character with whom Muslim teen girls could relate, without being preachy; but personally I thought that the novel could have encouraged stronger faith and strength of character than Amal does in the story.

While the writing style was excellent, the plotline pretty well developed, and the characters quite believable, the major drawback of the book – for me – was that while most of the story revolves around Amal’s decision to wear hijaab, the things that happen afterward (namely, her relationship with a boy) aren’t as consistent with the theme of striving to be a better Muslimah.

I’d give the book a 5 out of 10, in that I would recommend this book more for non-Muslims than for Muslims – it’d be a great way to introduce the struggles of Muslim teens to the wider non-Muslim audience, but as for Muslim girls themselves, I’d look for a better alternative which more strongly encourages Islamic behaviour.

You can have a look at my review if you like! Thanks. =)

Here are some definitely worth reading!

For adults:
Echoes Series (Echoes, Rebounding, Turbulence, Ripples, Silence)

For young adults/adults:
Sophia’s Journal: Time Warp 1857
Muslim Teens
The Size of a Mustard Seed (coming soon)

You can find these books at http://www.islamicbookstore.com and http://www.MuslimWritersPublishing.com. They used to be at amazon.com but not sure if they are still there.

There’s also From Somalia, With Love that just came out and can be found at the major chain stores like Chapters and I think Borders etc.
http://www.somalialove.com

Was just browsing and stumbled across this forum – very interesting! Just wanted to let you know that my next book is a YA novel set in East London in the Somali community – an eye-opener for many insha Allah.
It is published by Frances Lincoln and due to launch in June in London insha Allah.

Please take a few minutes to visit the blog and leave your comments: http://fromsomalia-withlove.blogspot.com

JazakAllahu khairan for your support!
Wasalaam

Na’ima B. Robert

Okay, this is an ‘old’ post, but for some good quality fiction, check out those found here:

http://www.muslimwriterspublishing.com

… especially the ‘Echoes’ series (Echoes, Rebounding & Turbulence so far… two more left to be published inshaa`Allaah).