Rumaysa: A Fairytale: 1 (Rumaysa, 1)

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I really loved how three fairytales were woven together with Rumaysa as the central character but not overtaking the other stories. It was so well done and such a wonderful surprise to read those twists. I loved how her hijab is key to her escaping the tower and that we see her struggle with being so isolated and alone. Her sole companion is an owl who helps her escape and is her eyes to the outside world. It was also so great to see that Rumaysa mentions praying her daily prayers and that it gave her structure to her day. The way they were just included as a normal part of her just made me smile. I have taken your advice to heart. I declare that there is no god but Allah and I declare that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." Dr. H.A. Hellyer / Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute, London / Professor, UTM Centre for Advanced Study of Islam, Science and Civilisation, Malaysia Rumaysa is the Muslamic retelling of three fairytales – Rapunzel (Rumaysa), Cinderella (Cinderayla) and Sleeping Beauty (Sleeping Sara). Deeply captivating from the get-go, this collection of short but wholesome stories takes the young Muslimah on an exciting adventure. Though South Asia is already a beautifully diverse region, Radiya Hafiza dials this up a notch by including all sorts of whimsical creatures with references to traditional South Asian food and clothing (creamy kheer, anyone?!).

The previous record holders for the tallest man living and tallest woman living also shared the same nationality: Bao Xi Shun (236.1 cm; 7 ft 8.95 in) and Yao Defen (233.3 cm; 7 ft 7 in) were both from China. A large part of Rumeysa’s life is dedicated to growing awareness around the condition that causes her remarkable height: the Weaver Syndrome (also called WS).Umm Sulaym's decision to accept Islam was made without the knowledge or consent of her husband, Malik ibn an-Nadr. He was absent from Yathrib at the time and when he returned he felt some change had come over his household and asked his wife: "Have you been rejuvenated?" "No," she said, "but I (now) believe in this man (meaning the Prophet Muhammad)." However, she also keeps on being an important voice for self-acceptance and positivity, as well as gifting her precious personal experience to the scientific community. Glitteringly beautiful & heart-thumpingly exciting. I laughed, gasped & cried tears of joy, this is a fairytale reimagining the world has needed for a long time. It's going to dazzle & delight readers of all ages Rumaysa: A Fairytale is a collection of three fairytale retellings, except these all have a special twist- they all feature Muslim girls as the leads. The three stories are:

Her most recent measurement confirmed that she stands at a towering 215.16 cm (7ft 0.7in), and her popularity has reached dizzying heights all over the world. The story also focused on women empowerment and showed them their own saviour. I also liked the way the author introduced the prequel of each story which made things more logical. In sleeping, Sara author introduced a plus size girl. That is also a good thing for children to learn that not everyone has to be skinny. It is definitely targeted towards the young audience who won't be as critical as I am. Although there were a few plot holes every fairytale has a few. So I am not gonna discuss them. However, after recognizing that ignorance often fuelled those hurtful comments, she decided to use her record and unique situation to educate people. Although she was homeschooled, Rumeysa also reports that she was bullied during her childhood due to her height. She never shies away from sharing her experience and is glad to empower people using her knowledge.What's the point of being evil if you're not going to be creative about it?" (I actually love this quote tho, it's so true 😂😂😁😁) She speaks online and appeared on TV to educate others through her unique experience, and speaks openly about the good and bad sides of her height. Ever since her first recognition the now web-developer continuously used her mediatic attention and platforms to spread awareness on the lights and shadows of her very rare, sometimes challenging condition. Imam Ebu Bekir Tezgel, Deputy Imam and General Coordinator, Aziziye Mosque (UK Turkish Islamic Association)