Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So.

"Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So" is a children's book written by Rhonda and Nadia Roumani and illustrated by Olivia Aserr. The story follows Ranya, who becomes frustrated when her mother responds with "insha'Allah" to her requests. However, her mother explains that the term means "God willing" and has different connotations, such as expressing uncertainty or discussing hopes and dreams. Ranya's mother agrees to stop using the phrase when she really means no or doesn't have an answer. The book provides a warm and playful introduction to the term "insha'Allah" used by Muslims and Arabic-speaking people globally. The illustrations focus on domestic and neighborhood scenes featuring diverse characters. [Extracted from the article]

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