A Muslim's Romantic Journey

by Kitty Crackers

As a Muslim girl, marriage is one of Safia's biggest dreams. All her life she kept herself pure for her faith and her future husband. Although having never had experienced love, and occasionally doubting whether she will, Safia feels herself growing impatient being single. She then sends her family to search for 'the one.' Trusting her family, she decides to say yes to the first person her family finds for her. She believes she will get married and face all her problems with her husband by her side. Is it really as simple as that?

Yusuf feels a void in his heart. He tries to deny it, but he knows his mother's not proud of him. He knows she wishes he could be a little more modern like his brother. He wanted his family to find him a wife while he could focus on his deen (faith), but his idea of a wife clashes with his mother's. Seeing that his family were struggling to find him someone he likes, he decides to take matters into his own hands. But is he rushing into decisions without thinking?

Genres: Contemporary

201 pages, ebook

First published December 24, 2013

Reviews

[Along Norhamira · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ini nasihat dari orang yang tak kawin lagi.

Menantu perempuan, janganlah anda menjadi sebab suamimu menjadi anak derhaka...

sehingga dia lupa tanggungjawab pada ibu yang telah susah payah melahir dan membesarkannya dengan penuh kasih sayang

jangan biarkan suamimu berada dalam sitausi yang membuatkan dia terpaksa memilih antara isteri dan ibu, dan jika perkara itu tetap terjadi, pujuklah suamimu agar melebihkan ibunya

jangan biarkan suamimu nampak keburukan ibunya, seburuk mana pun ibu mertuamu, dia tetap wanita yang membawa suamimu kedunia ini.

[Raeesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

So having been introduced to that wondrous world known as Wattpad- this is one the few books which I've read that actually pitch up on goodreads (which kinda bugs me because seriously goodreads I feel like you guys should try to at least have all the finished books and not just ones having won Wattys- because there's a good amount of amazing fiction being ignored this way!)

Ok enough of my little vent and on to the actual review . I've read a couple of books which have islam interwoven in the lives of the main character and so to me it wasn't a completely new type of mushiness. Having said that the book does have a fair amount of mushy , lovey-dovey talk which is really cute, but not for the general population . In summary , average Safia is looking to marry and well it seems to her like shes never gonna find the one because every other girl including her gorgeous cousin Hafsa will always get the guys. But along comes Yusuf, a truly good muslim guy wanting a wife who's decent and on an impulse (basically just hearing her speak to his mother) pushes him to propose. They end up falling insanely in love, but just as every thing is looking good they are setback by obstacles which test their faith and marriage.

The book alternates between the view of Safia and Yusuf, which I think is a really good way of showing us how things appear from their differing perspectives and it really shows Islam the way it is- simple and beautiful. Safias family is absolutely amazing , and are very supportive which really helps them get along and I just loved how the author expressed her believes but not in a manner that would be imposing into others and she goes the extra mile to clarify any confusion non muslim readers may have had if new to the faith.

Overall a brilliant read- only reason for not giving it a five star was that well at some point it lost a bit of momentum towards the end and I started to find the number of obstacle insanely heavy all in one go and it was well mildly depressing at one point, yet I guess there was a point in all of it...

[Duaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well yeah, i don’t care what does this say about me, but i really remember 13 year old me reading this book , who fell completely in love with it, just because of how realistic and raw it was, and then my whole mindset was changed and i took a different approach in life which I'm grateful for, so here i am showing appreciation to this good book ❤️

[Hiba]

yeah I remember kind of liking this book when I first started it years ago. But it's unfortunately another book to add on my DNF list.

Merci, au revoir

[Hunia Hassan · Rating 4 out of 5]

it is very long , but worth the reading

[Arabella Katt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both male and female lead have imperfections and insecurities, and that, as well as working through the love interest not being exactly 'what they expected' or 'dreamed of' but learning that is okay, adds realism. Overall wholesome. I'm writing this review years after reading the book- so today, it's not really a book I'd read again, but at the time, I enjoyed it, so I'm basing my rating off how I felt about it at the time, since my taste in books has changed since then, so I'm bias.

[Minnietion · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is just amazing...the writing is great, the author describes the main charachters' feelings so realistically that you feel like you know them personally. A beautiful story with romance, I literally couldn't stop thinking about it and reading the next chapter!! Highly recommended!

[Arsha Fathima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly...It's a beautiful Halal story 🤗

[as_mundane · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book I read on Wattpad! Doesn't change my judgement against other books. Its complicated with some conflicts etc but love it!

[Tasneem Tariq · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story holds a special place in my heart! The characters are very realistic, relatable, good-natured, pure, delicate, vulnerable and importantly flawed. I found myself missing them and coming back to this story from time to time. This book was able to make me feel nostalgic (and only few books can make you experience that) as if I were once a part of their life and family. The true representation of Islam and all the Islamic concepts embedded in the story line were a bonus. It portrayed how Islam is a lifestyle. I loved how Safia and Yusuf's journey wasn't perfect even though their relationship was, for the most part I guess. They were met by hardships, they had to deal with their own insecurities and struggles. I feel like if I ever met Safia (or the author behind this beautiful story) we would become friends instantly. Some parts along the journey were tedious and challenging, this was important because life is not just sunshine and roses. Sometimes a little serenity and monotony are needed. I'd give anything to stumble upon a 'Yusuf' in real life even though I know it's impossible, but a girl can dream...

[Salma Salama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple even though Awesome!!
First time to read a story based on Islamic concepts.
I found it interesting and inspiring.
One thing is that the ending isn't good enough but overall the whole story is stunning.

[Amani Haak · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
Pretty nice story. I found the beginning inspiring but the ending was a bit boring.

[Syeda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book! It is one of my favorite and would very much love to read again. It should be in print as well.

[Aurora · Rating 5 out of 5]

♥♥ one of my most favourites ^_^