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Far from Medina
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Wikipedia article
'Far from Medina' is a 1991 novel by the Algerian writer Assia Djebar. The story revolves around a group of women contemporary with the Islamic prophet Muhammad. An English translation by Dorothy S. Blair was published through Quartet Books in 1994.
Reception
Ziauddin Sardar reviewed the book for 'The Independent': "'Far From Medina' is not only a work of extraordinary brilliance, it is also a significant book for Muslims. Its importance lies not so much in the creative synthesis of authentic formative history of Islam with the tools of fiction, but in demonstrating that the same words can lead two equally pious and righteous individuals to opposing actions. Assia Djebar's ijtihad, her new insight, makes the formative words of Islam breathe fresh air while turning the spotlight on hitherto secluded areas of Islamic history."
See also
* 1991 in literature
* Contemporary French literature
References
Category:1991 novels
Category:French-language novels
Category:Novels by Assia Djebar
Category:Novels set in the 7th century
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