Jihad of the Soul: Singlehood and the Search for Love in Muslim America
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0982221509 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2008 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-08 |
| 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 work
But don't believe the hype! Most of them want to get married. Halim Naeem, husband and psychologist pens a letter discussing some of the most important issues for men to consider prior to marriage. She uses public anthropology to reveal and address contemporary issues facing the Muslim community. 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. Carolyn Rouse, Princeton University "A wonderful and creative book that provides an opportunity for single American Muslims to share their stories regarding the challenges of developing a self-identity, finding a compatible mate, and maintaining a healthy relationship in a non-Muslim society." - Azizah Kahera, Azizah Magazine "Lively and succint Zarinah El-Amin Naeem's own experiences as an American Muslim woman make for a compassionate, thoughtful, and useful study of the experiences and perspectives of Muslim singles seeking morally workable Islamic alternatives to mainstream American dating." - Dr. In addition, Zarinah works through her company Niyahpress, Beautifully Wrapped, and the Enliven Your Soul Foundation for Global Advancement to create events, products, and experiences that help people tap into their souls. WHY IS BEING SINGLE AND MUSLIM IN AMERICA SO HARDWhy a "Jihad?" Many Muslim communities are filled with beautiful, smart, talented, unmarried, single people. Jimmy Jones, Manhattanville
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. "Required Reading" according to 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 wh. Sumayyah Talibah said 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. 0 and presents their experiences
--Dr. El-Amin Naeem's book is original, highly engaging and extremely valuable. 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. A bold look at a number of taboo subjects; cross-cultural/cross-racial romance, sex, religious/gender performance pressures, discomfort with Muslims of the opposite sex, etc. Definitely an eye opener for those who seek to promote healthy marriages within the American Muslim community. Before we can get a theoretical handle on what is going on in this very diverse community, we are going to need more ethnographies like Jihad of the Soul. Howard Univer