The Good Muslim
The Good Muslim by Tahmima Anam is a large print edition published by Thorpe in 2011, featuring 368 pages in English. This novel unfolds in the aftermath of a brutal civil war, focusing on the lives of Sohail Haque and his sister Maya. As they navigate their transformed identities, the story delves into the complexities of faith and family against the backdrop of rising religious fundamentalism in Bangladesh.
Readers will encounter a narrative that explores the haunting consequences of war and the divergent paths taken by siblings shaped by their experiences. The conflict between Sohail, who has embraced a new life as a religious leader, and Maya, who remains committed to her revolutionary ideals, serves as a central theme. The book addresses significant topics such as the role of Muslim women and the social conditions influenced by Islamic fundamentalism, providing a rich context for understanding the characters’ struggles and the broader societal implications.
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In the dying days of a brutal civil war, Sohail Haque stumbles upon an abandoned building. Inside, he finds a young woman whose story will haunt him for a lifetime to come… Almost a decade later, Sohail’s sister Maya returns home after a long absence to find her beloved brother transformed. While Maya has stuck to her revolutionary ideals, Sohail has shunned his old life to become a charismatic religious leader. And when Sohail decides to send his son to madrasa, the conflict between them comes to a devastating climax. Set in Bangladesh at a time when religious fundamentalism is on the rise, THE GOOD MUSLIM is an epic story about faith, family and the long shadow of war.
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