I wouldn't ordinarily attend a book launch, especially when the book talks about the growth of a young girl. Hard to connect with such information as a man since it is biologically unrelated to me. This is the case for a lot of men; but for just a while in my case actually. Just a month ago, I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl. She has changed my life and her little smile lights up my face.
I want to be a part of her life. I want to be with her during her difficult times. It's a difficult world for a young Muslim girl and self confidence is a basic ammunition she will need for the journey ahead. I have decided to build her a library and the book; "Growing up Muslimah" is the first book in this library. The book wouldn't only teach my daughter what she needs to know growing up as a young Muslimah, it will as well give me the opportunity as a father to be her counsel. It creates a platform for information that will help parents, especially fathers, male guardians and older brothers connect on the same level with their young girls.
Aside the information it gives, the symbolic reason is quite relevant. Knowing that her first ever book is one that focused on her growth and development as a Muslimah sends a good message. I am particularly happy about my philosophy on what constitutes the ideal personality of a young Muslimah and I am extremely glad that there are informative resources and learning materials such as this to guide the process.
She will one day grow up to read this; not as an article to promote a book, not as a reason to justify a philosophical perspective, but as her father's first commitment and pledge to protecting her happiness and ensuring her proud future. It is my recommendation to the author that many more of such materials are developed to galvanize more tailored support for our young Muslim girls.
I also urge everyone; man, woman, parent or guardian to join many well meaning individuals to patronize this book; "Growing up Muslimah" and other such materials that focuses on the early development of our Muslim girls.
Salaam, Peace
