Veiled Women

Veiled Women is a novel written by Marmaduke Pickthall that explores the lives of Muslim women in the early 20th century. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Zainab and Aisha, who are forced to navigate the complexities of their faith and culture as they struggle to find their place in the world. Set in the Ottoman Empire during the early 1900s, the novel provides a glimpse into the lives of women who are bound by tradition and societal expectations.As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to a cast of characters who are all struggling to reconcile their beliefs and values with the changing world around them. Zainab and Aisha, in particular, are faced with the challenge of balancing their desire for independence with their duty to their family and community. Along the way, they encounter a range of obstacles, including arranged marriages, family conflicts, and societal pressures.Despite the challenges they face, Zainab and Aisha remain determined to chart their own course in life. Through their struggles, they come to understand the importance of faith, family, and community, and the ways in which these values can provide a sense of purpose and belonging in a rapidly changing world.Veiled Women is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a rare glimpse into the lives of Muslim women during a time of great social and political upheaval. With its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of life in the Ottoman Empire, it is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of faith, culture, and gender in the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.