Minaret
Minaret by Leila Aboulela, published by Bloomsbury in 2005, is a poignant exploration of identity and faith. This first edition, comprising 276 pages, follows Najwa, a young woman who, after being forced into political exile in London, finds herself working as a maid. Once an upper-class student in Khartoum with dreams of a prosperous future, Najwa’s life takes a dramatic turn, leading her to navigate the complexities of her new reality while grappling with her past.
Readers will discover Najwa’s journey as she seeks solace in her visits to the Regents Park Mosque and the community she finds among fellow Muslims. The narrative delves into her internal struggles and the strength she derives from her faith and the hijab she adopts. As she confronts her shattered dreams of love, Najwa’s life takes another turn when she meets Tamer, the younger brother of her employer, leading to a silent yet profound connection rooted in shared beliefs. This edition presents a rich tapestry of contemporary themes, inviting readers to reflect on the intersections of culture, faith, and personal transformation.
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In her Muslim hijab, with her down-turned gaze, Najwa is invisible to most eyes, especially to the rich families whose houses she cleans. Twenty years ago, Najwa, then at university in Khartoum, would never have imagined that one day she would be a maid. An upper class westernised Sudanese, her dreams were to marry well and raise a family. Then a coup forces the young woman and her family into political exile in London. The years that follow hold more trials for Najwa and the realization that she has come down in the world. But she finds solace – in her visits to the Regents Park Mosque, the companionship among the Muslims she meets there and strength in the hijab she adopts. Her dreams of love may have shattered but her awakening to Islam has given her a different peace. Then Najwa meets Tamer, the intense, lonely younger brother of her employer. They find a common bond in faith and slowly, silently, begin to fall in love
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