Threading My Prayer Rug

One Woman's Journey from Pakistani Muslim to American Muslim

By: Sabeeha Rehman

Narrated by: Sabeeha Rehman

This enthralling story of the making of an American is also a timely meditation on being Muslim in America today.

Threading My Prayer Rug is a richly textured reflection on what it is to be a Muslim in America today. It is also the luminous story of many journeys: from Pakistan to the United States in an arranged marriage that becomes a love match lasting 40 years; from secular Muslim in an Islamic society to devout Muslim in a society ignorant of Islam, and from liberal to conservative to American Muslim; from student to bride and mother; and from an immigrant intending to stay two years to an American citizen, business executive, grandmother, and tireless advocate for interfaith understanding.

Beginning with a sweetly funny, moving account of her arranged marriage, the author undercuts stereotypes and offers the refreshing view of an American life through Muslim eyes. In chapters leavened with humor, hope, and insight, she recounts an immigrant's daily struggles balancing assimilation with preserving heritage, overcoming religious barriers from within and distortions of Islam from without, and confronting issues of raising her children as Muslims - while they lobby for a Christmas tree!

Sabeeha Rehman was doing interfaith work for Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, the driving force behind the Muslim community center at Ground Zero, when the backlash began. She discusses what that experience revealed about American society.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2016 Sabeeha Rehman (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Wonderful story, ok production for audio

I loved hearing the author read her book, and I learned a lot from her experiences. I’m grateful to have been able to listen to it since it is only by Audible. The audio quality was not the same as other productions by publishers. She cleared her throat at least 3 times (not sure why that wasn’t edited out) and I felt like they needed to adjust something for her voice tone. She sounded like she was in a bubble. But I loved hearing her tell her story so it was worth it. ❤️ This was my first Audible book, so I hope the quality is better for other ones.

Fantastic book! Both informative & inspirational.

To hear the words spoken by the author made the content even more meaningful! I highly recommend this book!

Amazing Becoming-American Story

Ms. Rehman tells the story of her life, and in the process, her story of becoming American, as well as her evolution from Pakistani Muslim to American Muslim, as well as a part of the story of the growth of Islam in America.

I laughed. I cried. I listened. I heard

This is an important, well written story about Islam in America today told from the vantage point of a woman who has lived - and effected - the changes and reforms that are bringing Islam into modernity. Her personal stories will resonate with anyone living as a minority especially but not only mothers and women.

Wonderfully told story

So insightful and well told. Some parts of the recording could have been edited out (throat clearing and stumbling over words) but absolutely did not detract from the message. I have gained a newfound appreciation for the Muslim faith and Pakistani culture.