Threading My Prayer Rug: A Journey of Faith, Identity, and Belonging

In her memoir, Threading My Prayer Rug, Shelina Janmohamed weaves a tapestry of faith, identity, and belonging. As a Muslim woman in Canada, she has navigated the complexities of racism, Islamophobia, and her own struggles with her faith. Janmohamed's writing is honest, insightful, and often humorous, and she provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by Muslim women in the West.

Threading My Prayer Rug: One Woman's Journey from Pakistani Muslim to American Muslim

by Sabeeha Rehman

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11746 KB
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Print length	:	403 pages
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A Journey of Faith

Janmohamed was born in Kenya to Indian Muslim parents. She immigrated to Canada with her family when she was a child. Growing up in a small town in Ontario, she was often the only Muslim student in her class. She experienced racism and Islamophobia from a young age, and she struggled to reconcile her faith with the world around her.

As she got older, Janmohamed began to explore her faith more deeply. She studied Islam at university and she became involved in Muslim student groups. She also began to write about her experiences as a Muslim woman in Canada. Her writing was often published in Muslim magazines and websites, and she soon gained a following of readers who appreciated her honesty and her insights.

A Journey of Identity

In addition to her struggles with faith, Janmohamed also struggled with her identity. She felt like she was constantly being judged by others, both as a Muslim and as a woman of color. She didn't always feel like she belonged in Canada, and she often felt like she was an outsider.

As she got older, Janmohamed began to embrace her identity more fully. She realized that she was not alone, and that there were other Muslim women who shared her experiences. She also began to see the beauty and strength in her own culture and her own faith.

A Journey of Belonging

Ultimately, Janmohamed's journey is a story of belonging. She has found a sense of belonging in her faith, in her community, and in herself. She has learned to embrace her identity as a Muslim woman, and she is proud of the person she has become.

Threading My Prayer Rug is a powerful and moving memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with faith, identity, or belonging. Janmohamed's writing is honest, insightful, and often humorous, and she provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by Muslim women in the West. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the experiences of Muslim women, and for anyone who is looking for a story of hope and belonging.

Threading My Prayer Rug: One Woman's Journey from Pakistani Muslim to American Muslim

by Sabeeha Rehman

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11746 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	403 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE