general bookclub facts 1
what is the title of the book we read together every week?
Quran - Sura kahf on Friday's! :)
we've read two books from this author:
mikaeel ahmed smith
what was the title of our most recent read?
When Hearing Becomes Listening
what has now become an annual summer function for bookclub?
field day!
what can one do when they are in the mood to kick back, relax and re-live bookclub memories?
check out our shared album on icloud! ;)
which author did we have the wonderful opportunity to meet with over a zoom call?
Jinan Yousef
Which book primarily focused on the concept of emotional intelligence?
With the Heart in Mind
who did we have the pleasure of hosting as guest speaker for last year's Ramadan session?
Ust. Kaltun Karani
where was our first bookclub meet held?
uncommon grounds
which author penned "healing the emptiness"
Yasmin Mogahed
What is the name of the longest book we've read together?
Reflecting on the 99 Names of Allah
Which bookclub member thought it was socially acceptable to bring a bowl of oatmeal to our meeting that was held in a public cafe?
Firdows
(fortunately for us, there is only one correct answer for this one)
what is a bookclub fan-favorite when it comes to treats?
acceptable answers:
-cinnamon rolls
-puppy dog tails
-pastries from isles
-uh...whatever usually comes in the big brown cardboard box
rando- when was the inception of bookclub? (month and year)
July 2022
Which book stands out from all other books we've read in terms of genre?
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Name the only masjid we've held one of our meetings at
Dar-U-Salaam in Burnsville
how many books have we read in total?
5
(author name) read (this book) which then inspired them to convert to Islam
(PSST- author AND book are relevant to what we've read)
Mikaeel Ahmed Smith read The Autobiography of Malcolm X and thereafter converted to Islam
Which book is notoriously known for having members knee-deep in philosophical concepts throughout its first chapter?
What was the ice breaker question Salma Ahmed asked during the bookclub question she facilitated?
"What is the meaning behind your name?"