Footsteps: A Novel By Umm Zakiyyah

From the back cover: Footsteps is a novel that follows the lives of Tamika Douglass’s path of spiritual growth, and the relationships of Aminah and Dee, two Muslims on opposite ends of their strength in Islam. Footsteps is the third in a trilogy to follow A Voice, and tells the story of Ismael, a biracial man navigating marriage, faith, and cultural tensions. The novel centers on Alika Mitchell, a daughter of a multiracial family, and the couple’s journey through loyalty, faith, and the consequences of societal prejudice. The narrative threads through marital strains, revelations, and the choices the characters must make as they confront racism, belonging, and personal truth, culminating in themes of stability, dedication, and hope. — Umm Zakiyyah