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From Mississippi Clay to African Skies in Search of Sacred Presence Paperback – May 11, 2023
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As a Black girl from the south side of Chicago with ancestral roots in Mississippi and Africa, Tasleem Jamila poetically conveys her quest for knowledge and a deepening relationship with God. This collection masterfully weaves together the intricate intersections of sacred spiritual Sufi poetry, Islamic mystical moments, and the rich dimensions of the Black Atlantic diaspora.
- Print length160 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 11, 2023
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-13979-8987683514
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- ASIN : B0C51XDJF8
- Publisher : My Soul Speaks (May 11, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 160 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8987683514
- Item Weight : 7.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,956,876 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,039 in Sufism (Books)
- #4,117 in Black & African American Poetry (Books)
- #9,923 in Inspirational & Religious Poetry (Books)
About the author

Tasleem Jamila el-Hakim is an author, inspirational speaker,poet, writer, emcee, vocalist, creative & social entrepreneur, Chicago radio host/journalist and cultural producer. Through her powerful poetry, transformational healing workshops and her innovative passion to create unforgettable productions lies her true mission: to heal the universe with her various art forms and skills.
Tasleem draws from her experiences working with diverse groups from various backgrounds and cultures all over the world. From Africa, Europe, Chicago, New York City, Washington D.C., and many places in between, Tasleem has performed, directed productions and conducted workshops.
Her first book, Black Baptist Muslim Mystic:From the Cosmos is a collection of poetry. This book has over 70 poems addressing topics of spirituality, social justice, race, gender, culture and art.
She is currently working on her next book to be released early 2015.
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