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Looking for a book that opens stories of Islam to modern allegory?
Hijab Butch Blues is a book that does its own thing. Lamya H, who was raised in the Muslim tradition, uses personal essays to grapple with her sexuality and identity even though they're in direct opposition to her religion. Specifically, she thinks through ways Muslim Quranic stories might be re-interpreted to reflect contemporary values. These essays open religion up for interpretation in a deeply personal, heartfelt way, and had us thinking and feeling differently about stories we thought we knew.
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Title
Hijab Butch Blues
Written by
Lamya H.
Tags
Biography, Contemporary, Non-fiction, Creative, Elegant, Intriguing, Profound
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