Quality Information
- Paper Quality: 70 gsm off-white (Excellent)
- Cover Quality: 260 gsm card
- Printing: Digitally printed with a high-quality finish
About This Book
If the Oceans Were Ink by Carla Power is the true story of an unlikely friendship between the author, a secular American journalist, and Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi, a madrasa-trained Islamic scholar. Troubled by the stereotypes and misunderstandings dividing their communities, they spend a year reading the Quran together. Their conversations, held in cafes, family homes and lecture halls, mix humour with honest, thought-provoking insight.
Why You'll Love This Book
- A real friendship story that makes a serious subject warm and easy to follow
- A fresh, respectful look at the Quran's most debated verses
- Clear discussion of common myths about peace, women and faith
- Journeys to madrasas in India and sacred sites in Mecca
- Written by a journalist who grew up in both the Midwest and the Middle East
- A meaningful read for students, teachers and curious general readers
Full Description
If the Oceans Were Ink by Carla Power is an honest and engaging account of two very different people trying to understand each other. Carla Power, an American journalist, and her long-time friend Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi, a trained Islamic scholar, were frustrated by the conflicts and false ideas shaping how their communities saw one another.
Their answer was simple but brave: read the Quran together for a full year. Along the way, they debate difficult verses, share stories, and meet scholars, activists and ordinary people. Their travels take them from madrasas in India to the holy city of Mecca.
The result is a respectful, human and often funny book that challenges old myths and builds real understanding. Readers looking to buy If the Oceans Were Ink in Pakistan can order from Bookshelf.pk with nationwide delivery to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and more. Cash on Delivery is available for a safe, easy purchase.
