Muslim Identities

Three countries, two religions, one story. Muslim by Birth, Christian by Choice is the powerful, true story of Karima Burdette, a woman who defies the odds, surviving abuse and overcoming obstacles throughout her life, giving all the credit to her Savior. From the markets of Morocco to the French countryside and all the way to the United States, her journey inspires hope that with God, all things are possible.

From the celebrated poet, speaker, and educator comes Welcome Home, a powerful blueprint for building a strong foundation of self-worth, belonging, and happiness. “A master class in self-actualization and compassion.”—Mari Andrew, New York Times bestselling author of Am I There Yet? The...

The author examines the minority Rohingya issue tracing their history of settlement in Arakan state of Burma (Myanmar) and shows that far from the propaganda of the Myanmar regime and racist propagandists within the Burmese and Rakhine society, the Rohingyas are the Bhumiputras (Adibashis) – the genuine children of the land of Arakan. The author opines that the only way Myanmar can survive and evolve into a civilized state is not through the brutal and savage arms of injustice, denial, xenophobia, abuse and oppression of the minorities but a federal democratic framework that genuinely ...

A war-torn land. A forgotten boy. A love that changes everything. In the heart of occupied Kashmir, seventeen-year-old Imran Ullah has spent his life haunted by a past he never knew. Orphaned as an infant by the Indian army, Imran has grown up amid poverty, violence, and a relentless search for meaning in a world that seems to have forgotten him. But everything changes the day he meets Fiza, a girl whose kindness begins to unravel the pain buried deep within him. As their bond grows, Imran embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his parents’ deaths—and to discover his place in a...

As a queer Jew, Ofrey Weiss can’t find his place. He’s too scared to join the Israel Defense Force, too weak to fight off his abusive dad, and too insecure to talk to his crush, David. But when David asks Ofrey for help in breaking and entering, they piss off a thousand-year-old demon and end up stealing a portion of its power. Now, despite Ofrey's new abilities, he suddenly has a whole host of other things to be scared of. It soon becomes clear that if Ofrey doesn't grow a spine soon and learn how to use his powers, not even the IDF will be able to save him and his friends from hell's ...

Chesterton humbly stands in the Iowa corn fields. With low expectations Ben Turney moves his family there to work in Bethel Church and apart from a little friction with the powerful Worthington family, life is comfortable. Curt Worthington lives in the shadow of his domineering father. He attends Bethel out of custom but pays little attention to Ben or anyone else. One morning Ben arrives at work to discover an Islamic society has started building a mosque directly across the street from Bethel. Encountering Islam first-hand sends him into a crisis of faith. At the same time Curt has a ...

What if the Qur’an could speak to your life — your struggles, your scrolls, your search for peace — right now? In a world of endless notifications, comparison, and chaos, The Qur’an for Gen Z is a heartfelt guide that helps you rediscover what truly matters. Written by Taimur Ijlal — a father, and lifelong student of the Qur’an — this book bridges the timeless words of Allah with the everyday realities of a generation growing up online. From anxiety and self-doubt to peer pressure and procrastination, Taimur translates the Qur’an’s wisdom into reflections every young ...

Most Malaysian Muslims of Chinese descent today are converts to Islam. They are a legacy of their own, having no ancestral links to any Islamic roots in China. Malaysian Chinese who come to Islam are from all kinds of backgrounds. Some received their education in Chinese, some in Malay, and some in English. Some have lifestyles influenced by their Chinese heritage, while some lean more towards the Malay culture, and some towards the Western way of life. This small work tries to address questions of identity faced by Malaysia's Chinese Muslim community.

“A debut poetry collection showcasing both a fierce and tender new voice.”—Booklist “Elegant and playful . . . The poet invents new forms and updates classic ones.”—Elle “[Fatimah] Asghar interrogates divisions along lines of nationality, age, and gender, illuminating the forces...

Shabana Mir's powerful ethnographic study of women on Washington, D.C., college campuses reveals that being a young female Muslim in post-9/11 America means experiencing double scrutiny—scrutiny from the Muslim community as well as from the dominant non-Muslim community. i>Muslim American Women on Campus illuminates the processes by which a group of ethnically diverse American college women, all identifying as Muslim and all raised in the United States, construct their identities during one of the most formative times in their lives.

A direct counterpoint to fear mongering headlines about shariah law—a Muslim American legal expert tells the real story, eliminating stereotypes and assumptions with compassion, irony, and humor Through scare tactics and deliberate misinformation campaigns, anti-Muslim propagandists insist...

While Islamic theology differs from Christianity's, Muslims and Christians hold Jesus Christ in high esteem. He is a central figure in both religions, loved, admired, respected, and revered. Both Muslims and Christians believe in Jesus' virgin birth, ability to perform miracles and return at the end of time. However, both religions differ in Christ's nature and life occurrences. While Christians accept Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God, Muslims take him as a human and one of God's mighty noble Messengers sent to relay God's Message to his people, just as many past Prophets did.

For centuries, the story of Black America has been one of resilience, resistance, and relentless faith. Ummah Rising uncovers a powerful and often overlooked thread in that story—the enduring relationship between Islam and Black identity in the United States. From the whispered prayers of enslaved African Muslims to the revolutionary sermons of Malcolm X and the transformative leadership of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, this book traces a legacy of spiritual defiance and divine reclamation. It explores how Islam provided Black Americans with not only a new faith but also a restored identity,...

This book is a result of the author's many years of personal reflections on the relationship between Islam and the wisdoms of China. These wisdoms are the wisdoms of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, and together, they form the San Chiao, or 'Three Teachings' of the Chinese worldview. Through his Chinese legacy, the author tries to make connections with the Islamic worldview and finds they are inter-related in many ways. He discovers that Chinese wisdoms and practices are, to a large extent, Islamic. A Chinese who enters Islam, therefore, need not abandon his Chinese roots as he takes on ...

Latin Islamica unveils a fascinating and often overlooked story—the rich, complex, and resilient journey of Islam across Latin America. Spanning from the hidden prayers of enslaved African Muslims to the rising call to prayer in São Paulo and Chiapas, this groundbreaking work traces the evolution of Islam in a region long shaped by colonial Catholicism and cultural pluralism. Through deeply researched history, authentic Islamic teachings, and firsthand community insights, Muhammad Abdelwahid reveals how Islam first arrived in the Americas, endured centuries of suppression, and ...

Egyptian-born and London-raised, Alya Mooro grew up between two cultures and felt a pull from both. Where could she turn for advice and inspiration when it seemed there was nobody else like her? Today, Mooro is determined to explore and explode the myth that she must identify either as ‘Western’ or as one of almost 400 million other ‘Arabs’ across the Middle East.

With deep empathy, rigorous reporting, and the irresistible perspective of a true romantic, journalist Anna Lekas Miller spotlights couples around the world who confront frustrating immigration systems to be together—as she did to be with her husband. ​ We are told that love conquers all...

A searing portrait of Muslim life in the West, this “profound and intimate” memoir captures one man’s struggle to forge an American Muslim identity (Washington Post) Haroon Moghul was thrust into the spotlight after 9/11, becoming an undergraduate leader at New York University’s Islamic...

How do you hold onto your soul in a world that wants to sell it? In this lyrical, soul-shaking book, Muhammad Abdelwahid offers a spiritual compass for Muslims living in an age of relentless distraction, noise, and identity confusion. Stillness in the Storm: Islam, Identity, and Inner Liberation is a deeply reflective journey through ten chapters that awaken, warn, and inspire. Drawing on timeless Qur’anic wisdom and the prophetic example, this book exposes the illusions of modern empire—from algorithmic addiction and performative activism to the idolization of the self—and offers a ...

Is Jesus Christ God, or was he a human prophet? This evidence-based guide challenges Christian doctrines and presents Islam’s perspective on Jesus Christ (Isa PBUH) as a revered messenger of God, not divine. Through scriptural analysis, logical reasoning, and historical insights, this book explores the differences between Islam and Christianity, revealing Jesus’ true role in God’s message.