The Ideal Muslimah

The true Islamic personality as defined by the Qur'an and Sunnah presents a comprehensive overview of the way in which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his Companions lived. This picture of the practical aspects of a truly Islamic lifestyle serves as a timely reminder for all of us. At a time when unIslamic and antiIslamic influences are spreading, via modem technology, to the heartlands of Islam and even to the remotest regions, a Muslim needs to hold firm to the distinct character of our faith, as prescribed by Allah and revealed through His Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Dr. Muhammad 'Ali alHashimi presents a wellthought out guide to the Islamic lifestyle. He starts with the Muslim's relationship with his Lord, which is the most important aspect of his life, and provides the foundation for all his other relationships. From there, he outlines how the Muslim should relate to every person in his life, starting with himself and his family, and moving on, by stages, to encompass every member of the community or society. Each point is supported by extensive quotations from the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

I must confess that writing this book has been more difficult to write, for several reasons. The first is the problem of conscience. In describing the ideal wife one becomes very aware of one's own shortcomings and feels embarrassed to offer advice, which one has sometimes failed to follow.

Caliph and Zaida - They are far from ideal, yet close to perfect: Zaida gave her father a mental fist bump. Is Caliph the Brother he wants her to marry? She'll take him. Until she realizes that Caliph is looking for the ideal Muslimah. And with her hijab that's never quite right, jeans, gym shoes, and shelves full of her old basketball trophies, she's far from his ideal. But when fate keeps pushing them together in compromising positions, he asks her to marry him to save her reputation. What's a tom-boy ex-athlete going to do when the brother everybody wants, wants her? Brother Dawud has been trying to introduce Caliph to his daughter for a month. But when Zaida finally falls into his arms (literally) she's not at all what he expected. The prickly, funny, tomboy laces up her gym shoes and gives him a run for his money. He was looking for the ideal Muslimah. But when he meets Zaida he realizes she's far from ideal and yet close to perfect.

THE IDEAL MUSLIM HUSBANDB. Aisha LemuA British Scholar & Writer