Family and Society
A Gift for the New Muslim Mother
Author(s): Muneeba Zahid
Reviewed by: Imran Mogra
Review
This little enticing gift aimed at the new Muslim mother is an excellent addition to the growing literature offering guidance and counsel from an Islamic perspective to contemporary Muslims who have increasingly recognised the significance of passing on to their children the teachings of Islam and of instilling into them the universal characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from an early age. In thirteen brief sections, the author has drawn insights from her personal experiences, as a mother of three kids, to present a constructive and positive approach to facing the challenges and new responsibilities of motherhood. In essence, it is about reassuring mothers about their immense inner capabilities to cope and hope with the troubles and treasures that result from the overwhelming experiences that some may feel once they have conceived.