Letters to a Young Muslim

By Omar Saif Ghobash

Book Overview

From the Ambassador of the UAE to Russia comes Letters to a Young Muslim, a bold and intimate exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in the twenty-first century. In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today's world. Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together. Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash's letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250119847
• ISBN13: 9781250119841
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Picador USA
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

This novel reminded me of a textbook

I was expecting something very different but I still enjoyed most of the novel.