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Beyond the Kitchen: Muslim Women on Balancing Life, Family & Work
can a Muslim woman have a role beyond the domestic realm?
For a variety of reasons, ranging from the financial to the intellectual, many Muslim women choose to work in fields that take them beyond the domestic realm, in many cases enhancing their roles in the home with their families.
Beyond the Kitchen draws upon the real-life experiences of working Muslim women and discusses their challenges, from juggling domestice chores, family commitments and workplace demands to dealing with challenges such as wearing hijab in the workplace and deciding whether or not to attend the office Christmas party.
Muslim women and girls who want to explore the world of work will find a wealth of ideas in this book.
Praise for Beyond the
"An Outstanding book....Huda Khattab brings us together as a community of women, struggling with all these issues...[and] offers us an insight into the lives of many Muslim women, giving voice to their struggles, challenges and achievements."
For a variety of reasons, ranging from the financial to the intellectual, many Muslim women choose to work in fields that take them beyond the domestic realm, in many cases enhancing their roles in the home with their families.
Beyond the Kitchen draws upon the real-life experiences of working Muslim women and discusses their challenges, from juggling domestice chores, family commitments and workplace demands to dealing with challenges such as wearing hijab in the workplace and deciding whether or not to attend the office Christmas party.
Muslim women and girls who want to explore the world of work will find a wealth of ideas in this book.
Praise for Beyond the
"An Outstanding book....Huda Khattab brings us together as a community of women, struggling with all these issues...[and] offers us an insight into the lives of many Muslim women, giving voice to their struggles, challenges and achievements."
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Huda Khattab
21 books23 followersHuda Khattab is a British-born Muslim writer who holds a BA (Hons.) degree in Arabic from the School of Oriental and African Studies (London University). She converted to Islam while studying Arabic at university. She is the author of several books and has also translated books from Arabic into English, such as the IIPH books You Can Be the Happiest Woman in the World, Neighbour’s Rights According to the Sunnah and the Example of the Salaf, and Backbiting and Its Adverse Effects. Huda Khattab is married, and lives with her husband and children in Toronto, Canada.
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September 24, 2020
This is an absolute must-read for every Muslim woman who is considering a career, whether in a corporate work force, in academia, from home, or in any number of non-conventional fields.
Beyond the Kitchen begins with a look at Muslim women's labor (paid and unpaid) in various fields from the beginning of Islamic history, including the wives of RasulAllah and his female Companions.
Essentially a composition of interviews with forty two Muslim women of incredibly diverse backgrounds, Huda takes an honest look at the reality of what Muslim women will face in pursuit of different careers. She notes the challenges that visibly Muslim women will inevitably experience, but also includes encouraging and positive stories and experiences. She addresses things like navigating mixed gender interactions, environments with alcohol, unIslamic holidays, wearing hijab, and much more. She also touches on the realities of opposition within Muslim families and communities towards women who seek certain career paths, or in areas that are culturally frowned upon.
This absolutely amazing book cannot be recommended enough! 10/10 stars 🌟
Beyond the Kitchen begins with a look at Muslim women's labor (paid and unpaid) in various fields from the beginning of Islamic history, including the wives of RasulAllah and his female Companions.
Essentially a composition of interviews with forty two Muslim women of incredibly diverse backgrounds, Huda takes an honest look at the reality of what Muslim women will face in pursuit of different careers. She notes the challenges that visibly Muslim women will inevitably experience, but also includes encouraging and positive stories and experiences. She addresses things like navigating mixed gender interactions, environments with alcohol, unIslamic holidays, wearing hijab, and much more. She also touches on the realities of opposition within Muslim families and communities towards women who seek certain career paths, or in areas that are culturally frowned upon.
This absolutely amazing book cannot be recommended enough! 10/10 stars 🌟
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