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Punk rock meets Islam in America's underbelly.

If you're into unconventional narratives that shatter stereotypes, "The Taqwacores" might just resonate with you. It's a raw and eye-opening journey into a subculture you might not have known existed. The book blends rebellion with religion, offering a gritty exploration of Muslim youth carving their identity in the US. It's for the curious and open-minded, ready to dive into a tale that challenges and broadens perspectives on faith, culture, and belonging.

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ISBN: 9781846590177
Publisher: Telegram Books
Date of Publication: 2007-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 1119 readers)

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Yusef is living in Buffalo, New York with a group of Muslim punks. A pot-smoking mohawked Sufi called Jehangir plays the rooftop call to prayer on his electric guitar, while debates rage downstairs about the Quranic sources for Iggy Pop songs.With a living-room serving as mosque by day and hosting punk parties by night, and a hole in the wall marking the direction of Mecca, Yusef's friends are all dealing with what it means to be young and Muslim in modern-day America.Amidst all this, Yusef embarks on a fascinating, clumsy journey towards faith and love in this surprising and unsettling read.
 

Punk rock meets Islam in America's underbelly.

If you're into unconventional narratives that shatter stereotypes, "The Taqwacores" might just resonate with you. It's a raw and eye-opening journey into a subculture you might not have known existed. The book blends rebellion with religion, offering a gritty exploration of Muslim youth carving their identity in the US. It's for the curious and open-minded, ready to dive into a tale that challenges and broadens perspectives on faith, culture, and belonging.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.