“I found him unconscious on the bed early on Saturday morning and, within two weeks, he was gone. A shock. An out-of-the-blue, out of nowhere, blindsiding shock.”
But, through her faith in Allah’s plan for her and her decision to choose gratitude over despair, she was able to rise from the tragedy and show up differently: more present, more confident, more powerful, more grateful than ever. So many of us sleepwalk through life: frustrated, unhappy and lacking confidence in our abilities and accomplishments, destined never to reach our full potential. We allow our limiting beliefs to hold us back. We allow our challenges to define us. We allow other people’s expectations to imprison us. ‘Show Up: A Motivational Message for Muslim Women’ is based on the lessons Na’ima learnt on her journey, inviting the reader to show up, authentically and sincerely, in their lives, casting aside the role of victim and instead, living as the hero of their own life story. The book is replete with personal stories, quotes from Qur’an, hadith and contemporary thinkers like Seth Godin, Brené Brown and others, as well as action points and space for the reader to reflect and apply the principles.
A Motivational Message for Muslim Women
hen award-winning author and magazine editor Na’ima B. Robert lost her husband of 15 years and found herself solely responsible for their five children and her late husband’s company, the entire axis of her world shifted. Suddenly, she was a widow, a single mother, and a reluctant CEO.
Na’ima B. Robert is a trail-blazing speaker, coach and best-selling author of ‘From My Sisters’ Lips’, as well as over 25 other books for adults, teens and children, many of which have been translated into over 14 languages. She is the recipient of several literary awards and is a respected author of diverse fiction, including her newest book with popular speaker, Mufti Menk.
“I was so overwhelmed with emotion and started sobbing three pages in.” — Selina Bakkar, Founder, Amaliah “Finally. Finally a motivational self-help, self-care book written for the Muslim woman, with Islamic references and stories intricately woven in.” — Tumkeen, Writer and Poet, Contributing Writer for Detroit Mom and Lansing Mom
“‘Show Up’ is a powerful testimony of the beauty that’s possible when you choose to rise in the face of life’s challenges as a heroine in your life story.” — LaYinka Sanni, Host, Honest Tea Talk “It’s about time someone gave us the wakeup call!” — Aishah Adams, Author, ‘Rise, Irrespective’ CEO, The Support Lounge ISBN 978-1-84774-141-7
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“This is a boost in times of global fear and personal challenges!” — Lauren Booth, Author ‘Finding Peace in the Holy Land’ and ‘Accidentally Muslim’
A Motivational Message for Muslim Women
