One of the most thought provoking books I read in the early days of my journey to Islam was "Isabella". Today I post a Review of Isabella (latest publication listed as Isabella - A Girl of Muslim Spain)
The english translation was not the best and so I found myself at times questioning the story itself simply because the english was poor. However, having finally gone through the book, I was left exhilirated by the gems, the truths, the pictures and images it left with me. To this day, 8 years later, I am still in love with this little gem. It is a must read for anyone interested in comparative religion.
Isabella is the story of a young girl, the daughter of a religious leader of the time, who happens to overhear two muslim men having a discussion. The discussion sparks a question in her which she seeks to answer, a question which leads her straight to a dark night of the soul in which she questions her own existance, her beliefs, and her community. It is a story which will not leave its reader unchallenged, whatever the background.
For readers who want to check it out and possibly read a little (or most) of the book, there is a blogger who has started typing up much of the book, particularly those sections which make one think. The blogger is Haqq Islam.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a review of the blogsite, just of the book.
The extract below is from http://www.haqislam.org/articles/stories/isabella-a-girl-of-muslim-spain/ (all credit to the author). You may click on the chapter links to read portions of the book : "Isabella".
Contents: (http://www.haqislam.org/articles/stories/isabella-a-girl-of-muslim-spain/ )
- Ch 1: In a Luscious Garden
- Ch 2: An Important Question
- Ch 3: A Letter
- Ch 4: The First Meeting
- Ch 5: The Second Meeting
- Ch 6: The Third Round
- Ch 7: Meeting of the Men of Allah
- Ch 8: Behind the Curtain
- Ch 9: Inside the House
- Ch 10: Inside Knowledge
- Ch 11: Test of Faith
- Ch 12: Isabella’s Prayer
- Ch 13: A Conspiracy
- Ch 14: A Complete Change
- Ch 15: Princess of France
- Ch 16: A Secret Meeting
- Ch 17: Duty of Islamic Government
- Ch 18: A White Lie
- Ch 19: Islam, the Perfect and True Religion
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