Our Ancestors Did Not Breathe This Air prayers to understand their own sense

to understand their own sense of purpose

From the sorrowful eulogies of Khansa to the gleeful scorn of Wallada bint al-Mustakfi

Other stories will touch your heart and take your breath away

It brings the Qur'an into the forefront by weaving verses from the Qur'an into an authentic narrative of Muhammad's life

Is there ever a good time to tell a lie

Our Ancestors Did Not Breathe This Air prayers to understand their own senseSix Muslim women. One poetry collection exploring family, identity, and homeland. Our Ancestors Did Not Breathe This Air brings fresh voices of poignancy and a much needed representation in modern poetry. From the scents of a bustling street market in India to the warmth of stories rooted in Venezuela to snippets of college days shared at MIT, the poetry in this book features an ache for grounds no longer walked upon. With a range of distinct styles