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mobyskine's review
4.0
This book consists of articles/essays on Muslim, views and experiences encountered by the author on all aspect about Islam from mengaji and solat to talk on faith (and fate), of du'as and prayers, aurat and covering up, about one's sins, repentance, marriage (polygamy and divorce) also stuff on malay ritual/supernatural beliefs-- bomoh, sihir and 'poltergeist activities' (which I find quite amusing).
I like the vast points and the way it was tell-- gripping phrasing and argumentative, by division/fragment of stories and clear-cut topics. I love her studies on certain Islamic topic like when she went to Jakarta to learn tasawuf and 'experiencing' her prayers on a deeper level, such enlightenment and things to ponder. This book was segregated into varied chapters and I like stories from 'soul searching' part that talk about liberal Islamic views, about fasting, qada' and qadar and pilgrimage. Some articles/essays written heart-warmingly and some covered issues on morality/culture- although was written years ago- which relatable.
Great collection, giving it 4 stars.
I like the vast points and the way it was tell-- gripping phrasing and argumentative, by division/fragment of stories and clear-cut topics. I love her studies on certain Islamic topic like when she went to Jakarta to learn tasawuf and 'experiencing' her prayers on a deeper level, such enlightenment and things to ponder. This book was segregated into varied chapters and I like stories from 'soul searching' part that talk about liberal Islamic views, about fasting, qada' and qadar and pilgrimage. Some articles/essays written heart-warmingly and some covered issues on morality/culture- although was written years ago- which relatable.
Great collection, giving it 4 stars.
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