From the Diary of an Extremist

by Umm Zakiyyah

In this short story, an American college student converts to Islam and makes the decision to wear all black and cover her face. But she faces opposition from where she least expects, from Muslims.

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First published January 13, 2015

About the author

Daughter of American converts to Islam, Umm Zakiyyah writes about the interfaith struggles of Muslims and Christians, and the intercultural, spiritual, and moral struggles of Muslims in America.

Umm Zakiyyah’s work has earned praise from writers, professors, and filmmakers and has been translated into multiple languages. In 2008, Umm Zakiyyah was awarded the Muslim Girls Unity Conference Distinguished Authors Award. Umm Zakiyyah also writes under her birth name Ruby Moore.

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Reviews

[KakEllereads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Totally relatable. Sad but true. How muslim themselves misunderstood those with Jilbaab and niqab.

[Karen Whiteandnerdy · Rating 4 out of 5]

poor girl needs a hug.