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Taqwacore (2012)

by Michael Muhammad Knight(Favorite Author)

3.74 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

3954030004 (ISBN13: 9783954030002)

languge

English

genre

Young Adult Fiction

publisher

Rogner & Bernhard

review 1: Wow. This author was described to me as a Muslim Nick Hornby and now that I've read the book, I'd say this guy is bigger than Hornby. And I am a HUGE Hornby fan. MMK is irreverent about Islam in a way that only a true believer or lover of Islam can be allowed to be. He talks about Punk Muslims and paints characters you can relate to because they are young and stupid, and you also can't relate to, because they're punk. And you know how punks can be! You can't just read this book. You have to engage with it. The book is disturbing, and engaging with that disturbance will be your journey.
review 2: SPOILER FREEIt was an excellent book! I really enjoyed every moment while I was reading it. It was hilarious, informative, eye opening, well written and really interest... moreing. Though I have to point out that this would be a slightly challenging book for those who don't come from Muslim communities or are Muslim because a lot of the references are pretty "in depth" within Islam and its' culture. This is not the book to read when wanting to explore or know more about Islam because this book is as pro-Islam as it is against Islam, much like the taqwacore movement. It has a lot of questions regarding Islam and it really makes you think. I liked how it had all kinds of Muslims in it, and as a Shia, I personally was very amused by all the Shia references, as crazy as they made us sound.This book can kind of shake your perspective surrounding Islam if you've never questioned it, but can serve as a comfort if you have. I just really enjoyed reading this book, it has made me laugh a lot and got me into thinking deeply about many things in Islam. A+ book, highly recommend it to those searching for a different view regarding Islam, however would like to point out that it has a LOT of swearing and highly inappropriate scenes. And I have never said this regarding a book before, but I HATED the ending.I look forward to reading more from Michael Muhammed Knight! less

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