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The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook
Contributor(s): Hafiz, Dilara (Author), Hafiz, Imran (Author), Hafiz, Yasmine (Author)

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ISBN: 1416985786     ISBN-13: 9781416985785
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2009
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Annotation: The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook is a pocket-sized but fact-filled, concise but insightful guide to the essentials of Muslim beliefs, presented in a fun and accessible format that appeals to a young adult audience. At the same time, anyone interested in Islam will find this a great source for learning about the basics of the religion and culture. The Handbook eases the complicated process of incorporating Muslim culture and beleifs into the lifestyle of a typical American teenager, expressing the heartful belief that one can successfully fill the role of an American Muslim through better education and greater understanding.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Islam
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Adolescence
Dewey: 297.570
LCCN: 2010275920
Age Level: 12-17
Grade Level: 7-12
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8" L (0.55 lbs) 192 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Islamic
- Catalog Heading - Social Studies
- Curriculum Strand - Social Studies
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Booklist 04/01/2009 pg. 29
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2009 - Recommended - Better Than Most
 
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Publisher Description:
How do you reconcile being a teenager in America with being a Muslim? It's not as difficult as you think The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook is a positive, fun, informative guide to being a Muslim teenager in America today. Covering everything from basic Islamic history and reading the Quran to drinking and dating, and filled with thoughts and opinions from Muslim teenagers across the country, this is an indispensable primer, for Muslims and non-Muslims alike, to learning about and finding one's place in American Islamic culture.

Contributor Bio(s): Hafiz, Imran: - Imran Hafiz is a member of the Brophy College Preparatory Class of 2010. He frequently spends his time volunteering in the emergency department of one of the Scottsdale Healthcare hospitals in Arizona, in addition to being involved in school theater productions. Imran is also a member of his school's Weapons of Mass Percussion hand-drum club, and also enjoys playing guitar, piano, and traditional drums.Hafiz, Dilara: - Dilara Hafiz was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She holds degrees from John Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. She has drawn upon her years of teaching weekend Islamic school, lecturing about Islam, and raising Muslim teenagers to contribute to The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook.Hafiz, Yasmine: - Yasmine Hafiz is a member of the Yale University's Class of 2012. She was a 2008 Presidential Scholar. An avid reader, she hopes to become involved in international relations as a career. Yasmine enjoys watching movies and listening to a wide variety of music.
 
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