Daughter of American converts to Islam, Umm Zakiyyah (also known by her birth name Ruby Moore), writes about the interfaith struggles of Muslims and Christians, and the intercultural, spiritual, and moral struggles of Muslims in America. Her work has earned praise from writers, professors, and filmmakers and has been translated into multiple languages. Haleh Banani is a pioneer in combining psychology and Islam, and she is a prominent expert in marriage, parenting, and personal empowerment. She is the founder of 5 Pillars of Marriage online program: 5pillarsofmarriage.com.
"Long-overdue and much needed. Umm Zakiyyah has crafted an informative, accessible and captivating book that confronts a topic that is often hidden and swept under the rug - especially within families and religious communities. She and her co-author poignantly and sensitively explore issues such as mental illness stigma, shame and guilt associated with rape and how unresolved trauma is passed down through generations. Through the book's real-life examples and self-help insights, readers will gain a better understanding of their own toxic relationships and how to move to a place of healing." -Dr. Nicole Monteiro, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Chestnut Hill College and author of Global Insights - The Zen of Travel and BEING in the World "...[I am] almost without words to express how deeply I have been moved by this book...This is a narrative that is long overdue for addressing a victim's rights to end abuse, create boundaries, and start the healing process while being free from religious guilt that they are displeasing Allah by caring for their shattered selves. For everyone who has ever been broken, this book will give you the strength to begin healing, and trust with absolute certainty, that Allah is on your side. " -Megan Wyatt, founder of Wives of Jannah "A raw and touching glimpse into the life of a woman whose own mother could not find in her anything to love. Melanie's pain leaps out to envelop you. You'll rejoice as her healing begins. The writing makes you feel the relief as she opens her wounds, to release the pain. Then love rushes in, and brings with it the hope that Melanie will find a way to actually love herself...if not her mother." -Faiza Coleman-Salako, Founder & Director of Words Heal, Inc.
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