Miniskirts, Mothers & Muslims: A Christian Woman in a Muslim Land

by Christine A. Mallouhi

Book Overview

This observant, witty book reveals the conventions that govern Muslim society - and charts the unwitting mistakes Westerners can makes when meeting Muslims. 'This book is for Christians venturing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1854246623
• ISBN13: 9781854246622
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Monarch Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Respecting other cultures

Christine Mallouhi writes from the interesting perspective of a Western Christian missionary living in various, mostly Arabic-speaking Muslim countries. Learning over many years through trial and error and with the help of her Arabic, conservatively raised husband, the author repeatedly emphasizes and offers numerous examples of the importance of showing respect to other cultures in order to be respected and accepted in turn, especially important when one is trying to spread one's religious values. Although written to help other Christian missionaries understand how to be true to their faith and set a good example as Westerners as well, anyone can learn from this book about the fascinating world of Arabic cultures and how even within areas of one country Muslim Arabs cannot be pigeonholed into stereotypes. While some readers may dislike the advice to change one's dress and mannerisms to better fit in with a different culture, especially one which they find confusing and perhaps oppressive, one cannot deny the benefits of doing so - when in Rome, do as the Romans do - in order to gain understanding of a different culture, to make life easier, and to enjoy new friendships.

A must for all ex-pats living in the Middle East

This book really helped me get to the heart of gender and belief issues. I am now more careful about how I carry myself. I can make or break my husband's reputation in this culture. I loved gaining the wisdom from one book that took years for the author to attain. Thanks

Thought Provoking, Title Misleading

This book is meant to improve one's effectiveness at Christian ministry in Arab countries by teaching the principle that if you do not respect culturally established norms, you and your religion will not be seen with respect. If you're a non-Muslim who likes to (or wants to) see things from different perspectives, a careful reading of this book may give you some new material to wrap your open mind around. But it's important to note that Muslim is not synonomous with Arab, and this book almost exclusively concerns Arab countries.

Excellent

I will be living soon in a muslim country and find this very helpful in understanding muslim culture.

Amazing look at being a Christian in a Muslim world!

I HIGHLY recommend this book for any woman working or wanting to work in an Middle East/Arab world. It even has implications for countries where Islam is more of a cultural thing than it is a strict religious attachment. Mallouhi has great perspective and will definitely open your eyes to the ways and thinkings of many Muslim cultures. While specifics will differ from Muslim country to Muslim country, the principles are the same. In order to be effective ministers, we need to understand those principles! You must read this book before starting a ministry overseas!