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Raheelah Ahmad
in March 29th, 2010 @ 00:51Love in headscarf…only just discovered your book – my husband got me the book a few day s ago– I am stopping myself from reading it all in one go so not to end the tale.. loving the book, thank you – from someone who had an arranged marriage at the ripe old age of 32!! And 9 years later fall ever deeper in love with my husband – well worth the wait. We have supported each other through our respective careers – and are raising a blessing from Allah – our 7 year old daughter Israa – (we were mindful to give her an Islamically meaningful name – I too was never really impressed with my until I have interpreted rightly or wrongly ‘traveller’ as taking a journey of learning and wonder along with all the heartbreak that comes followed with peace and blessing. Hoping you will write again – will be distributing the book amongst family and friends here and abroad. Ps I don’t wear a headscarf.
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mahda Aldjufrie
in June 12th, 2010 @ 18:01I like ur book so much – i found it when my faith to find someone special get loose.. thanks you bcoz you inspiring me to keep on struggle and believe that Allah will ge me the best at the right time and the right place… I think i will read your another article that can make me open mind… after all jazakillah ya ukhti ^_^
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shelina
in June 14th, 2010 @ 08:43Thanks Mahda, it’s lovely to hear from you. Welcome to my blog!
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shelina
in June 14th, 2010 @ 08:44Raheelah, I feel very moved by your story and your positivity. Hope all your good energy and positivity travels with you and your family wherever you go. And glad to hear you will be sending copies of the book to family and friends!
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Simone Willems
in July 15th, 2010 @ 09:12Dear Shelina, thank you very much for your book which I finished reading in two days. As a ´former Catholic´ and having read quite a bit of feministic literature I was especially touched by how you describe the hijab being a modest (hope I translate your word right, I read your book in Dutch) way of dressing, instead of the ´avoiding male arousal´ I was taught to believe. I loved how you describe the way the Islam believes a man and a woman are one – in contrast with the ´leftover ribs´ start in the Bible… (leaving only my confusion how both Christians and Moslims believe homosexuality is not Allah´s or God´s intention? Not so human…) Thank you for writing such a strong and positive book, empowering the reader to stick to their inner truths like the writer. Kind regards, Simone Willems, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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shelina
in July 15th, 2010 @ 12:26Hi Simone
How lovely to hear from you. I’m so pleased to hear that the book has finally arrived in Dutch, and even more delighted that you enjoyed reading the book and it reached out and touched you.
I hope that the book will be a positive contribution to the Dutch public space – and of course that people will enjoy reading it!
Thank you for taking the time to post a comment,
shelina
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Fatma Seyhun
in July 16th, 2010 @ 20:54Hi dear Sister Shelina;
My name is Fatma and I am 19 and I am from Turkey. There are still 70 pages I should read to finish the book but I couldnt wait any longer to write to you. Your book “love in headscarf” has changed my life. First, I laughed very much
– all traditional-but-not-islamic applications about love and marriage are familiar to me. So far, everytime I talk about “love” it was considered as sexuality so it
was forbidden and inappropirate to talk about. But I did not mean that and noone talked to me that clearly. It was considered as an inappropirate thing for teenagers. Now, after I read your conversation with Mohammed it is all clear. I was never able to match or connect “loving a man” and “lovin Allah”. Now it is all clear. It was never clear that much! and You also made me feel that I am not alone, there are other muslim girls who go to college, try to live according to Qoran, are not accepted by moderns because of being too old-fashioned and not accepted by traditional people because of being too modern…
I couldnt help myself crying while reading your book. You changed my
understanding of world, love, ummah, marriage, friendship, and myself. I really do appreciate you for writing this book. From now, you are my spirutal sister, you are my friend who showed me a new direction. May Allah be with you. May Vadud give you love for all people, if he did already, may he protect it forever.Thank you sister May this book be the key of yours to the Cannah- paradise!!!!
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Hirm
in July 20th, 2010 @ 21:43Salaam. ive just stared to read your book. when i complete it i shall hopefully be back to share my thoughts on it. ive read 8 pages so far including the prologue and i love your use of language (so strong and direct). I so know i am going to relate to this book.
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shelina
in July 21st, 2010 @ 08:01Enjoy reading
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shelina
in July 21st, 2010 @ 08:25Hello Fatma
It is wonderful to hear from you and to travel on your journey with you as you describe what it is like to be you in Turkey. I think the frustrations you describe are shared across many countries and many young women, and we have to work hard to change some traditional attitudes which do not necessarily find a place in religion. The best way to do this is to read, and learn about other ideas and then change those around us. If you haven’t finished reading the book yet, I hope you enjoy the rest of it,
shelina
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