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Light-hearted, warm and amusing, this book uses fictional stories, poetry and real life anecdotes to discuss important issues in Islam. While critical social issues are evaluated, readers are also given the opportunity to further reflect in relation to their own lives.

Important and profound, yet ideal for light-reading. This one is a must-read!

Pages: 161

Short biography of the author

Zarina Hassem is a South African Muslim woman, who holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Wits University. Her work experiences in the psychology field are diverse as they include psychological testing, counselling, play therapy, research, lecturing and workshop facilitation. She regards herself as a student and is continuously in the process of learning. She is a blogger who blogs about Muslim women’s issues on her blog Muslim Women Exposed. She is also a member of a women’s group called “Islamic Awareness Group”. This Group conducts various workshops for women to uplift and educate them. She has recently joined the psychology department at Islamic Online University. Her book titles include; ‘ 7 Things to Talk About’, ‘ Butterfly Wings’, ‘ The Way Home’. Her Masters Thesis has also been published under the following title; “Women’s Groups As A Tool Of Empowerment For Muslim Women”.

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Every human falls into sin at some point in their life or another.

It is during these moments of weakness that that a person may feel hopeless and despondent.

But God is Most Forgiving and Most Merciful. Islam teaches that God forgives any sin that a person repents from.

This book is a collection of Quranic verses and narrations from Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) which aim to inspire hope and transformation in the hearts of the believers.

Every human falls into sin, but there is always a way back. This book will show you how.

Who is this book for:

• For every believer who wants to get closer to God
• For every believer who struggles with sinful habits
• For every believer who wants to experience a higher level of hope, love and gratitude to God

What will I get from this book:

• Increased love of God
• The ability to continue growing spirituality, despite sinful habits
• A hopeful positive understanding of Islam
• A deep appreciation for God’s Mercy and Love

About the Author:

Shaykh Ismail Kamdar is a graduate of a traditional Alim program and also holds a Bachelors in Islamic Studies. He has studied Islam in both tradition and modern settings and has been a student of Islamic Studies for almost two decades.

He began studying Islam full-time at the age of thirteen, began preaching at the age of sixteen, and wrote his first book at the age of twenty-three. Over the years, he has taught multiple courses and seminars around the world, and has worked with multiple leading Islamic organizations across the globe.

He currently works from home freelancing for various organizations and companies, while homeschooling his children and writing books. He hopes to inspire the ummah to return to their former glory and become a role model for the world once again.

Copyright Note:

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be shared, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including printing & photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods.

Adhering to the copyright policy will enable the IOU University Press to expand and continue to publish beneficial works.

This is a Digital Rights Management (DRM) free book which the buyer may store in multiple devices for personal use only. Sharing and redistributing the book is forbidden.