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Mornings in Jenin

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Front cover_Mornings in JeninSusan Abulhawa’s Mornings in Jenin (Bloomsbury, 2010) is touted as a groundbreaking debut novel in English literature, having secured the position of becoming the first commercial fictional story to be told through the eyes of Palestinian characters. It is a story about the Palestinian people, their culture, their land, and the catastrophic events that they’ve had to endure for over six decades.

Last Updated (Sunday, 29 August 2010 11:57)

 

Inside Indenture: A South African Story, 1860-1914

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Inside Indenture_front coverI've always been interested in the history of Indians in South Africa. I feel an almost physical pull towards anything that will give me more information on the subject. So when I heard about the book, ‘Inside Indenture’, I knew I had to read it.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 28 July 2010 22:06)

 

Muhammad: Pocket Guide – a perfect Da`wah Tool

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'Muhammad: Pocket Guide' book standIn view of the controversy surrounding the cartoon and caricature of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), a pictorial pocket guide has been produced to present the Prophet of Islam objectively to all people worldwide particularly non-Muslims and help them obtain a comprehensive simplified authentic overview about his character and teachings. It is specially written for tourists all over the world particularly visitors to Islamic tourist places who would like to get brief information about the founder of the Islamic religion and his teachings from Islamic sources.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 14 July 2010 20:59)

 

Health Guidelines for Ramadan

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Front cover_Health Guidelines for Ramadan“It is sad to note that our suhur and iftar tables are filled with sumptuous, extravagant meals. How much effort, energy, expense and `ibadah time is spent in preparing, serving, consuming, and clearing up these elaborate foods in the name of tradition!” - Dr Farouk Haffejee

Last Updated (Saturday, 26 June 2010 21:24)

 

SALT WATER RUNS IN MY VEINS

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A Collection of short stories and opinion pieces by Prithiraj Ramkisun Dullay

Front cover_Salt Water Runs In My VeinsThe year is 1978.
The apartheid machine is grinding all in its path.
Steve Biko was brutally murdered a year before.
Nelson Mandela is in his 17th year on Robben Island.
Strini Moodley is in the 3rd year of his six-year imprisonment term on Robben Island.
It is at this time that life is becoming untenable for a young activist teacher, Prithiraj Ramkisun Dullay, simply because he believes that teaching is a subversive activity, and endeavours to live out his belief in truth and freedom without fear.
As a consequence of his political activity, Pritz and his family are suddenly thrust into exile, to a strange land just a few degrees south of the Arctic Circle, a land that will become their home for 14 years…

Last Updated (Wednesday, 23 June 2010 21:25)

 
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