Books Footsteps Book by UMM. ZAKIYYAH

Footsteps is the third book in Umm Zakiyyah’s acclaimed If I Should Speak trilogy. The novel centers on Ismael, a forty-seven-year-old biracial Muslim, and his wife Sarah, who have been married for twenty-six years. Their stable, loving relationship is shaken when Sarah discovers that Ismael has secretly taken a second wife—upending her sense of security and trust.

As the truth comes to light, both Ismael and Sarah struggle with the emotional turmoil, navigating faith, love, betrayal, and the challenges of polygamy from an Islamic perspective. The novel delves into:

The complexities of polygamous marriage and its impact on all involved

Honest, emotional portrayals of jealousy, disappointment, and resilience

Spiritual introspection and the struggle for acceptance and understanding

The broader relationships between family, faith, and community

Through raw, nuanced characters and deeply personal themes, Footsteps explores what happens when ideals about love and faith are confronted by real-world challenges and personal failings. It is a thought-provoking examination of trust, honesty, and the true meaning of commitment within marriage.

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