A Temporary Gift: Reflections on Love, Loss and Healing Paperback – November 14, 2019

It is a mature book. Containing the incidents of dignified and honored lives.The uniqueness of this book is, it is a real incident and author shared it for the benefit of the society.After reading the book, incidents imprinted in my mind and heart. I went through a lot of emotional journey, best part is it converges to the best path. That is 'Road of Emaan' (devotion/faith).Book revolves around how an individual experiences different phases of life in quick succession?Happiness and Sadness are the two face values. and what is our take on with those face values determines our strength and weaknesses.Tackling such hard, critical situation without loosing patience, contentment and gratitude is a challenge.Such challenge is not one time task, it is a daily affair.Not everyone gets up back and do what is required after a calamity.If you want to know how it is done,You must read this book.This Book shows way to those who go through calamity in life and those who do not.Often we break down, rare we stand up.Sometimes, where we stand up also matters.It is deep. My review does not conclude what this book is.Who knows, you might discover what you were missing.Lastly, I would like to mention, this book gave me reason to embrace my life to the fullest.Alh.

I recommend this book for anyone who has lost a loved one. It’s a must read I bought it for several people that have lost loved ones.

I have been following Asmaa Hussein for a while now. Her thoughtful, heart-wrenching statuses have always deeply affected me. When I heard that her book was coming out, I could hardly hold my excitement and had someone buy it especially and send it to me from. And it did not disappoint. It describes a love so poignant, it leaps through the pages and urges you to aspire to it in your marriage, a loss so numbing, it will leave you gasping for air as Asmaa describes the trauma she went through. But above all, it speaks of a healing so beautiful and potent, you will feel your faith reawaken- from the slumber that the everyday stresses and frivolities of life lull it into- well before you have turned the last page. I was in tears from the beginning and I could not read the book in one go, having to pause often to digest her words and internalize them. I cannot recommend this book enough-it has secured a permanent place on my bedside and it is one book I will take with me wherever I go.Here is my dog-eared copy of the book, replete with page markers and highlighted text! (The only book of mine that I allowed myself to highlight. If that doesn’t make you want to buy it, I don’t know what else will!)

One of the best book I have read, mashallah very inspiring and beautifully written . She is such a great writer very descriptive makes you feel like you are there . I love her use of quranic verse and hadith throughout the book just show you how islam is not just a religion but its a way of life . This was total imaan booster for me personally . This book is worth reading . May Allah have mercy on Amr and reunite them in Jannah amin

peace and blessings to all the readers who are reading this now and forever!I received the book yesterday and did not have much expectations from it. I thought it would be another tragic tale of someone who lost something.I have finished half of the book as of now and I cried through every single page. The book will change/effect the reader in a positive way. It reminded me of my place to try to control being judgemental and i cannot explain in words how much it has affected me. I could not go through with it all yesterday because it was so emotionally draining. But all of us need to be wrung by this book!I felt so connected and yet so disconnected. I recommend this as a must have for everyone who is serious about improving this life and the Hereafter!

This is a must have in every library. The subject of loss is timeless, and the author allows us to walk with her on her journey from loss to healing, and a celebration of the miracle of life. I would highly recommend this book.

Alhamdulilah. I am currently going through a tremendous loss in my marital life which came somewhat unexpectedly. This book has helped my tremendously to clarify my muddled mind and mixed emotions. I will definitely have to read it again and again as the word's of Sister Asmaa bring comfort to my broken heart. JazakAllah for sharing your story.

The people at Ruqayya’s Bookshelf were so helpful. They shipped the book to me really quickly when I needed t o travel abroad. My cousin loves it and I was thrilled to arrive in Switzerland with this, and many other, books in my luggage.