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Feeling alienated from wider society, Sara, Abida and Naeem gravitate towards their university’s Muslim Students’ Association. Within its austere confines, Sara watches Naeem... How do you balance desire, ambition and expectations?

Over time, the pair commence a furtive relationship outside of the gaze of their families and peers. But Naeem is especially burdened by the widening gap between his public façade and their clandestine forays.

As the MSA elections approach, Abida seeks to win the presidency at all costs, threatening her longstanding friendship with Sara and risking her reputation. What will the repercussions be for all three if Sara and Naeem transgressions are exposed?



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'Gamieldien bares coming of age as a Muslim in Australia as a tug-of-war between expectation and ambition, desire and shame.' -- Rafqa Touma * The Guardian, Australia *

The Scope of Permissibility

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      Publisher: Ultimo Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 06/07/2023
      ISBN13: 9781761152467, 978-1761152467
      ISBN10: 1761152467
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Feeling alienated from wider society, Sara, Abida and Naeem gravitate towards their university’s Muslim Students’ Association. Within its austere confines, Sara watches Naeem... How do you balance desire, ambition and expectations?

      Over time, the pair commence a furtive relationship outside of the gaze of their families and peers. But Naeem is especially burdened by the widening gap between his public façade and their clandestine forays.

      As the MSA elections approach, Abida seeks to win the presidency at all costs, threatening her longstanding friendship with Sara and risking her reputation. What will the repercussions be for all three if Sara and Naeem transgressions are exposed?



      Trade Review
      'Gamieldien bares coming of age as a Muslim in Australia as a tug-of-war between expectation and ambition, desire and shame.' -- Rafqa Touma * The Guardian, Australia *

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