Married to Islam: A True-story

By M.F. Sawyer

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595423272
• ISBN13: 9780595423279
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Iuniverse Inc
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A super book/Married to Islam

What a surprising book! On the surface it is the biography of a pretty European woman. She converted to Islam, married a Euro-Arab man, had children, was happy for a while, and then things went bad. On another level, Dalia Shah gave me more information about Islam than I ever thought I'd know! Shah tells us that Mohammed (s) was actually pro-women! She tells us that if you marry an Islamic man, there is a way to protect yourself as regards where you live, who gets custody of any children should you divorce, alimony, child support, where you live, and whether you can work or not--and it's all Islamic! (The thing is, do most Islamic men tell their foreign wives of these thins? Once married, it's too late to arrange things correctly, so...) Once you start this book it hooks you in a engaging way. Her life is not famous, but the characters she brings in and the facts she unveils are fascinating.

loved this book

This book is beautifully written. The story is told with deep honesty and a warm heart. It widely expanded my knowledge and understanding of the Koran and the different factions of Islam and its beliefs. It is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the Moslem culture.

Am informative book, easy to read and a surprising page turner.

Just to be fair, I should mention I know one of the authors of this book. "Married to Islam" by Dalia Shah and M.F. Sawyer is a valuable book in many ways. It tells of the "Truth" about Islam as seen by it's author, Dalia Shah, of whose life this book is a memoir. It tells of how Islam, as Mohammed (s) told it to his listeners, was actually very progressive and helpful for women. It tells of "The Marriage Contract" and how this can save so many hassles for persons who marry Islamic persons, especially regarding things like child custody and what to do in the case of divorce. It also talks about "Bush and Osama" and the whole Middle East debacle the US has engaged in since 9/11. Perhaps as interesting as all the above is the character and events in the life of Dalia Shah. "Married To Islam" is a worthwhile book in many ways. Enjoy!