Covered from head to toe with only her eyes visible, the sight of a Muslim
woman on a western city street rarely fails to provoke a strong reaction. Ever
wondered what her life is really like? This book offers a glimpse into the
lives of a community of women, most of whom are converts to Islam, and invites
to share their joys, sorrows, and faith.Covered from head to toe with only her eyes visible, the sight of a Muslim
woman on a western city street rarely fails to provoke a strong reaction.
Feelings of shock, horror, repulsion, pity or even fear are not uncommon. But
have you ever wondered who it is behind the veil and what makes her tick? Ever
wondered what her life is really like and whether her dreams, hopes and
aspirations differ from yours? "From My Sisters' Lips" offers a rare glimpse
into the lives of a community of women, most of whom are converts to Islam, and
invites you to share their joys, sorrows, convictions and faith. When Na'ima B
Robert abandoned her western lifestyle and embraced Islam six years ago, it was
not a decision taken lightly. Yet soon after she took her first tentative steps
towards covering, she felt empowered; no longer judged on physical appearances
alone, no longer seeking the approval to feel beautiful - or using her looks to
wield power over men - the experience effected her greatly. Before long she
grew in confidence and courage. As she says, 'Something just clicked.; I thought, "Good, don't look; don't compare me with your latest squeeze,
don't try and guess my measurements - my body is my own business!"' "From My
Sisters' Lips" offers a glimpse into the lives of just some of the
extraordinary women who, like herself, have chosen to live behind the veil.
What emerges is a vivid and intimate portrait of a sisterhood; as they speak
candidly and with conviction on a diverse range of subjects ranging from
marriage to motherhood, stereotypes, submission and self-image, we hear the
strong, proud voices of those
