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4.59 AVERAGE
4.59 AVERAGE
Truly one of the most amazing memoirs I've ever read. There is so much in Lamya H.'s story that deeply moved me and gave me a new perspective on various things. It's also beautifully written, and I really liked the style of using parts of Quran in the book and connecting them with the author's life experiences.
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I wish I had liked this more. There were too many stories from the Quran sprinkled throughout…. And I don’t know that her interpretations of them to make them relate to her queerness worked. And the reason she says she used a pseudonym, I don’t believe is the real reason.
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stunning. opened my eyes to queer Islam and it was so beautifully woven, a 'braided' structure of lamya h's life, thoughts, qur'anic exegesis, telling and retellings. gorgeous
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Transphobia, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry
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a good introduction to those who don’t know much about islam. on the other hand also a good book for muslims who needed to be reminded that islam means peace. the intersection of being queer and muslim, the way it has been written in parallels with the struggles of the prophets and female figures in islam was beautiful and refreshing. in a way, it went back to basics but with a needed critical lens. the basics of humanity and how we connect through community.
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Very well written. I didn’t expect to feel so understood reading this book. Best book I’ve read this year so far!