The War Within Our Hearts
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6–8 years
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96 pages · 25 stories
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From School Library Journal
Gr 8 Up–This advice book for Muslim teens covers such topics as alcohol, modesty, music, pornography, the Internet, friends, suicide, abuse, and more. The authors adhere to a fairly strict interpretation of the Qu'ran, so there is no reference whatsoever to dating and they advocate as much separation of the genders as possible. There is also no reference to LGBTQ issues, which is in keeping with the conservative tenor of the book.
The approach is positive, encouraging young Muslims to be respectful of both themselves and others. The cover and chapter titles would suggest that the language is teen-friendly, but the tone of the text is academic, dealing more with the Qu'ranic justifications for Islamic law than with helpful advice for reconciling these laws with Western culture. This volume will certainly be what some Muslim teens are looking for, but will not appeal to all.
The lack of an index also impedes access to information. Dilara, Iman, & Yasmine Hafiz's The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook (Acacia, 2007) covers similar material with a more liberal and teen-friendly approach. Purchase where titles of a more conservative nature are needed.
–Kristin Anderson, Columbus Metropolitan Library System, OHα(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
This is not just another book about Muslim youth. It is a book by young Muslims for young Muslims, addressing issues such as media, music, dating, and drugs in a language that is their own. With an introduction by Imam Zaid Shakir.
About the Contributor(s)
About the authors
Habeeb Quadri: Habeeb Quadri serves as Principal of the MCC Full Time School in Morton Grove, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Teaching of History and a Master's degree in School Administration, and has pursued advanced professional development at Harvard University Graduate School of Education's Principal's Center, accumulating over 150 clock hours of instruction there. A prolific public speaker, he has delivered hundreds of lectures across the United States, Canada, and abroad over more than fifteen years, addressing topics in Islam, contemporary society, and the social challenges confronting Muslim youth and communities. He is the co-author of several books addressing Islamic values and parenting in a modern context, including 'The War Within Our Hearts,' 'Wisdom from the Wise: Using the Advice of Luqman,' and 'Parenting... Who Said it Was Easy? Understanding Our Children.'
Saad Quadri: Sa'ad Quadri was born and raised in the Chicagoland area, where he attended public schools throughout his formative years. Motivated to deepen his Islamic knowledge, he completed high school a year ahead of schedule in order to enroll at the Institute of Islamic Education, where he studied the Islamic sciences. He then attended Northern Illinois University, where he majored in English and minored in History. Following his undergraduate studies, he pursued a Master's degree in Education at DePaul University in Chicago. He co-authored several books alongside Habeeb Quadri addressing Islamic values, parenting, and the challenges facing Muslim communities, including 'The War Within Our Hearts,' 'Wisdom from the Wise: Using the Advice of Luqman,' and 'Parenting... Who Said it Was Easy? Understanding Our Children.'
Specifications
EAN 13 / ISBN
9781847740120
Publisher
Kube Publishing
Pages
183
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