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A review by dahabow
Bird Summons by Leila Aboulela
4.0
Actual rating: 3.75
The ending definitely redeemed this book for me. Its very different to the other Aboulela novels I've read but I still enjoyed the themes of faith and the grapple with responsibility and acceptance. Each woman was different even with the issues they faced and I love the exploration of pride and ego and the role it can play in your downfall.
There are mentions of reading Surah Fatiha at the graves of the deceased however there is no daleel (evidence) of the Prophet (SAW) and his companions doing this however making dua and giving to charity on behalf of the deceased is prescribed.
As always, Leila has a way with words and prose that makes me excited to read the rest of her works
The ending definitely redeemed this book for me. Its very different to the other Aboulela novels I've read but I still enjoyed the themes of faith and the grapple with responsibility and acceptance. Each woman was different even with the issues they faced and I love the exploration of pride and ego and the role it can play in your downfall.
There are mentions of reading Surah Fatiha at the graves of the deceased however there is no daleel (evidence) of the Prophet (SAW) and his companions doing this however making dua and giving to charity on behalf of the deceased is prescribed.
As always, Leila has a way with words and prose that makes me excited to read the rest of her works