If the Oceans Were Ink

If the Oceans Were Ink: An Unlikely Friendship and a Journey to the Heart of the Quran by Carla Power is a thoughtful and deeply engaging work of literary nonfiction that explores Islam, the Quran, and the complexities of faith through an extraordinary friendship.

The book follows journalist Carla Power and her longtime friend Sheikh Mohammed Akram Nadwi, an Islamic scholar, as they embark on a series of conversations about the Quran and its meaning in the modern world. Through their discussions, Power explores Islamic history, religious interpretation, culture, politics, gender, faith, and the diverse ways Muslims understand their sacred text.

Rather than presenting a single definitive interpretation, If the Oceans Were Ink encourages readers to explore the Quran through dialogue, scholarship, history, and personal experience. Power's conversations with Sheikh Akram provide an accessible introduction to Islamic thought while highlighting the importance of intellectual curiosity and respectful exchange across cultures and beliefs.

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