Letters to a Young Muslim
Picador · Paperback · January 3, 2017
**A New York Times Editor's Pick** From the Ambassador of the UAE to Russia comes Letters to a Young Muslim, a bold and intimate exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in the twenty-first century.
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- Who it’s for
- A sharp, contemplative read that leans into faith, politics, and inward argument.
- Genres
- Islam - General, Middle Eastern Politics, Arab & Middle Eastern Lives
- Published
- Picador, January 3, 2017
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**A New York Times Editor's Pick** From the Ambassador of the UAE to Russia comes Letters to a Young Muslim, a bold and intimate exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in the twenty-first century. In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world.
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Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together. Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash’s letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe. *One of Time's Most Anticipated Books of 2017, a Bustle Best Nonfiction Pick for January 2017, a Chicago Review of Books Best Book to Read in January 2017, a Stylist Magazine Best Book of 2017, included in New Statesman's What to Read in 2017*
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A sharp, contemplative read that leans into faith, politics, and inward argument.
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- Ritual and theology in conversation
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Where it sits
| Islam - General | 94% |
|---|---|
| Arab & Middle Eastern Lives | 31% |
| Middle Eastern Politics | 29% |
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Publisher categories
- Islam - General
- Authors
- Omar Saif Ghobash
- Publisher
- Picador
- Published
- January 3, 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Islam - General