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by Kashmir Maryam (Author)
Nafsi is a collection of poetry and prose, calling you to a spiritual revolution. This compelling work examines the conflict between the soul and the body - its desires, its pain, its love, and its hope. Through poetic allure, this collection will speak directly to your soul, in a way that is hauntingly beautiful.
"An absolute masterpiece! In itself, this collection is a work of art. It will break you down then put you back together."-Adam Haris, President and Founder of portalislam.net "Kashmir shares the pain, trauma, confusion and love within the hearts of Muslims everywhere through words that seep deep into the pores of humanity. Her words are heartbreaking, yet hopeful. She pens our inner conflicts on paper as a remedy for healing of all people. If you want to feel understood, read 'Nafsi'."
-Linda Sarsour, an Award-winning American Muslim Racial Justice and Civil Rights Activist from New York City "The voice of the poetess soars in this very spiritual collection of verse. In a time of war for liberation, Kashmir Maryam sets herself to the vital task of freeing our Selves from their enslavement to earthly desires. This debut publication is a testament to the vision and ability of an already accomplished artist, one we hope will continue to inspire ethical resistance and community reflection among the people of faith and conscience."
-Cyrus McGoldrick, Author of 'I of the Garden'
Author Biography
Kashmir Maryam is an internationally acclaimed writer and performer; she is a 3rd generation British-Kashmiri Muslim, born and raised in the city of Leeds (UK). Kashmir is featured in the movie 'We Are Poets', which captures her journey all the way from the red brick inner-city streets of England, to performing in front of the White House at 'Brave New Voices' - the world's most prestigious poetry slam competition. Since then, Kashmir continues to deliver inspiring speeches, as well as performing her poetry on national and international stages. Through her spoken word, she encourages the need for self-empowerment through spiritual cognizance and altruism, in order to ignite global change. Kashmir is the Co-founder of The Strangers - a non-profit organization which is devoted to clearing up misconceptions about Islam, through the art of spoken word poetry.
