This book is a compilation of Yasmin Mogahed's thoughts and insights on her journey towards reclaiming her heart. I have always shied away from non-fiction, especially self-help/motivational books. Finding most of the supposed "pearls of wisdom" between the pages too simplistic and at times unrealistic, I developed a wary distaste for successful "know-it-all" strangers that were determined to make me happier, richer or more motivated. This book, however, was different. I had been following Yasmin's Facebook and Twitter, and her honest, simple reflections on life often struck a chord with me. So I decided to give this book a chance. And Alhamdulillah, I am glad I did. She manages to inspire, soothe and evoke strong emotions in one fell swoop. Her musings are simple and very relatable. Her problems were my problems, her questions were my questions too. Above all this, the answers that she offered were not her own. The answers, were what we have already been told in the Quran and hadith. What Yasmin does best is give words to our internal worries, conflicts, fears, even the ones we never knew we had and reminds us of what Allah has already prescribed the solution for us. Like a friendly traffic policewoman redirecting the congestion of thoughts and unease that we are experiencing, she waves us on our way in the right direction, to reach our final goal. To be closer to our Creator.
A quote I liked from the book
(Usually I would pick one line that I liked. In this book it is almost impossible to choose but I will try)
Once in a while, people enter your life that you love- not for what they give you- but for what they are.
Rating: 4.5/5
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