Letters to a Young Muslim

By Omar Saif Ghobash

'A powerful celebration of common humanity and compassion . . . deserves to be read widely by people of all faiths and none' - Sunday Times

In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world.

Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together.

Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash’s letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe.

'Full of brave questions and wisdom' - Ed Husain, author of The Islamist

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan
• Release date: Jan 12, 2017
• ISBN: 9781509842612

Omar Saif Ghobash

Omar Saif Ghobash is the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Russia. In addition to his post in Moscow, Ambassador Ghobash sponsors the Saif Ghobash-Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation and is a founding trustee of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in collaboration with the Booker Prize in London. Ambassador Ghobash studied law at Oxford and mathematics at the University of London.

Reviews for Letters to a Young Muslim

[proserpinarex · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The wise and loving point of view of this book is irresistible. Parent to child: "Here are some things I think it is important to wonder about as you grapple with complex issues of faith and identity in our modern world." We are privy to the astute considerations of a worldly man of faith expressed in careful guidance toward deep and flexible understanding and independence. Engaging on a human level.