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The Scope of Permissibility

Zeynab Gamieldien author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Ultimo Press

Published:6th Jul '23

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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?

'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 *

ISBN: 9781761152467

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 540g

320 pages