The War Within Our Hearts

by Habeeb Quadri, Sa'ad Quadri, Imam Zaid Shakir (Introduction)

Overview

"An insightful volume that takes on many of the issues confronting Muslim youth in the West, sometimes with humor, oftentimes with brutal frankness, but always with sound knowledge and great clarity."— Imam Zaid Shakir, Zaytuna Institute, California

This is not just another book about Muslim youth. It is a book by young Muslims for young Muslims, addressing issues such as media, music, dating, and drugs in a language that is their own. With an introduction by Imam Zaid Shakir.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847740564
Publisher:	Kube Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	01/06/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	183
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Habeeb Quadri: Habeeb Quadri is Principal of the MCC Full Time School in Morton Grove, Illinois. He has a Bachelors in Teaching of History and a Masters in School Administration. He is currently taking courses at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education's Principal's Center, where he has accumulated over 150 clock hours of instructions. In addition to teaching Habeeb has delivered hundreds of lectures throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad, on Islam, society, and social problems confronting Muslim youth and the community at large for the last 15 years.

Sa'ad Quadri: Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Sa'ad spent his entire youth studying in public schools. He completed his high school a year early in order to pursue his studies in Islamic Sciences at the Institute of Islamic Education. Thereafter he attended Northern Illinois University where he majored in English and minored in History. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Education at DePaul University. By profession, Sa'ad is a teacher and dean at the College Preparatory School of America (CPSA), Located in Lombard, Illinois.

Table of Contents

How to Read this Book
Who Knows You Better?
Lessons from Adam and Iblis
Are My Intentions Right?
The Mirage Box
In Da club
Who Dat?
Double Trouble
The Rhythm's Gonna Get You
Parents Just Don't Understand
My Clique, My Crew, My Peeps
Dress to Impress
Bling Bling
Yo Mama Is So...
Playa' Haterz
I Got the Hook Up
Chats, Blogs, Facebook, Oh My!
The Deadliest Weapon
Fantasy World
I Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore
The Bestseller from the Greatest Author
First Question on the Day of Judgment
Help! I Need Somebody!
I've Been Thinkin' About You
Lean on Me
Never Give Up
There's No Place Like Home
Small Deeds That are Overlooked
See You at the Crossroads
Closing Time

Editorial Reviews

"Habeeb Quadri and Sa’ad Quadri did a great job discussing a broad range of topics in less than 200 pages to provide solutions to the everyday battles young Muslims face in America."—The Chicago Crescent

From the Publisher

Gr 8 Up—This advice book for Muslim teens covers such topics as alcohol, modesty, music, pornography, the Internet, friends, suicide, abuse, and more. The authors adhere to a fairly strict interpretation of the Qu'ran, so there is no reference whatsoever to dating and they advocate as much separation of the genders as possible. There is also no reference to LGBTQ issues, which is in keeping with the conservative tenor of the book. The approach is positive, encouraging young Muslims to be respectful of both themselves and others. The cover and chapter titles would suggest that the language is teen-friendly, but the tone of the text is academic, dealing more with the Qu'ranic justifications for Islamic law than with helpful advice for reconciling these laws with Western culture. This volume will certainly be what some Muslim teens are looking for, but will not appeal to all. The lack of an index also impedes access to information. Dilara, Iman, & Yasmine Hafiz's The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook (Acacia, 2007) covers similar material with a more liberal and teen-friendly approach. Purchase where titles of a more conservative nature are needed.—Kristin Anderson, Columbus Metropolitan Library System, OH

School Library Journal

Written for today's urban Muslim boys, this guide to faithful living is wise and understanding. Twenty-eight short chapters are divided into two sections: "Problems" and "Solutions," in which the authors, both school administrators who understand teen language, acknowledge that modern culture and technology are often at odds with the teachings of the Qu'ran. Peppered with slang, chapters individually address teen problems such as peer pressure, parents, immodest dress, depression and social networking. Through Qu'ran quotes and stories of Islamic prophets and scholars, readers are encouraged to act in ways that are in keeping with their religion but do not promote isolation from modern society. The end of each chapter in the "Problems" section offers life tips that are Qu'ran-focused but often universally applicable, such as "Always be encouraging towards others with fewer blessings...than you." In the "Solutions" part of the book, chapters end with tips on becoming more involved in the faith. The copyediting, design and binding leave much to be desired, but readers who pick this up will find the man-to-man advice practical and uplifting. (Religion. 14-18)

Kirkus Reviews