Vicar Sayeedi

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The Shariah Parliament

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The Shariah Parliament

"It is not right to be at the right place at the right time. You should also have an open mind at the right time."
Paul Erdos, Mathematician

To all who have taken the time to read and post a book review on Amazon - thank you so very much! Your feedback, reviews and support are simply priceless as I seek to promote my work in a crowded literary marketplace.

For those of you who haven't yet been able to, please know that your reading, reviewing and supporting this work is invaluable to me so I hope you'll get to it soon! Thank you!

The Shariah Parliament - an exhilarating, timely work of political fiction.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivating!
By nariman on August 20, 2017
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Whatever your literary proclivity may be, The Shariah Parliament by Vicar Sayeedi is worth the read. It’s an absolute page-turner. The plot is imaginative with many complex, multi dimensional characters whose stories are intricately woven together. I love how the author sprinkles in historical education throughout the book. Not only does he provide rich detail about art and history, but also relates it to each chapter of the book. Most provocative, though, is the idea of Shariah Parliament itself. The word Shariah is mentioned daily in the main stream news, yet the everyday person doesn’t understand what it truly is. Around the globe countries are being destroyed, people displaced, lives devastated while Islamic leaders and scholars bicker over mundane issues. The world could use a single governing body to communicate a unified message and practice. The author’s vision is perhaps the most sensible path to solving some of the world’s most complex issues. My only criticism is that a couple of storylines were wrapped up a bit too neatly which made obvious that a sequel must be in the works. I strongly recommend this novel and can’t wait for that sequel.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the best modern romantic suspense fiction novel I’ve read in a ...
By SAM on August 31, 2017

Enlightening and Informative, the best modern romantic suspense fiction novel I’ve read in a while. It's an absolute novel to pick up in a time of political instability. The author has great research based insights of the Muslim world based on art and history. A must read for people who are able to absorb critical thought and think for themselves about the challenges facing the Muslim world and the greater world community;
This book comes with an adventure that’s at once breakneck thriller, and at the same time, shrewd social commentary; a gripping tale of a world fundamentally different than the west and shows a path forward for the Muslim World, from its current terrorism issues. Vicar Sayeedi’s compelling writing is hard to put down.. I highly recommend this work for anyone wanting to understand one of the worst threats to global security in this century and a solution proposed by the author.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5-Stars Plus!
By kauser razvi on January 7, 2017

Brilliant and captivating read intertwining romance, history, complex family dynamics and shedding light relevant to today's political climate. Sayeedi's impeccable attention to detail, complex yet relatable characterization and rich historical facts trances the reader into the depths of the story. Fantastic yet versatile piece of work, intellectually challenging, enlightening and most importantly a rapid page turner. Chapter by chapter, Sayeedi does not fail the reader into craving more while keeping them guessing as to what could possibly be next. Highly recommended to any reader who enjoys fiction, history and romance!

"That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet."
- Jhumpa Lahiri, Author

The Shariah Parliament - an essential work of literature for our times.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read
By J. Barry on August 4, 2017
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Excellent plot that weaves history and art with family betrayal and love while addressing a major issue for Muslims today, very well written and thought provoking.
The attention to detail was superb, I could picture the place or feel the emotion that was being conveyed with ease. A real page turner that is most definitely worth a read, can't wait for the next one.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captivating!
By nariman tahir on August 20, 2017
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Whatever your literary proclivity may be, The Shariah Parliament by Vicar Sayeedi is worth the read. It’s an absolute page-turner. The plot is imaginative with many complex, multi dimensional characters whose stories are intricately woven together.

I love how the author sprinkles in historical education throughout the book. Not only does he provide rich detail about art and history, but also relates it to each chapter of the book.

Most provocative, though, is the idea of Shariah Parliament itself. The word Shariah is mentioned daily in the main stream news, yet the everyday person doesn’t understand what it truly is.

Around the globe countries are being destroyed, people displaced, lives devastated while Islamic leaders and scholars bicker over mundane issues. The world could use a single governing body to communicate a unified message and practice.

The author’s vision is perhaps the most sensible path to solving some of the world’s most complex issues. My only criticism is that a couple of storylines were wrapped up a bit too neatly which made obvious that a sequel must be in the works. I strongly recommend this novel and can’t wait for that sequel.

The Shariah Parliament - an essential work of political fiction for our times.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6MXW99

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What I was not expecting was a beautiful story of love and family dynamics
By Mariam S on August 18, 2017
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I began this novel with the expectation of something along the lines of solely a historical and political read. What I was not expecting was a beautiful story of love and family dynamics, history and art, complex societal and political issues, and a novel that truly tugged at my heart strings. I was unable put it down at some instances, even occasionally reading while at work. I found myself drawn to Amina; her eloquence and leadership skills were an inspiration. She is truly a modern day heroine for the millennial generation. I sincerely hope this book lands on the desks of world leaders who are just as inspired by Amina and the individuals in this novel as I was.

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"For the times in which we live, an uncertain time of fear and of conflict with and within the Muslim World, comes a story of hope and unity."

My new novel, "The Shariah Parliament" touches on a very sensitive subject - the elephant in the room. The word "Shariah" triggers feelings of fear and loathing every time it's mentioned but very few people actually know much about it.

Fortunately, if we take the time to understand what Shariah really is, we'd learn there's actually nothing to fear.

I hope you'll take the time to read my book. It's a very hopeful story. Thank you.

"If history is our guide, then we must seize the narrative. We must tell our own stories and we must propagate them. If we don’t do this important work ourselves, then others will do it for us. Unfortunately, history teaches us that their narrative is unlikely to be very kind."

Vicar Sayeedi
Author - The Shariah Parliament
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"... the role of stories to unify — as opposed to divide, to engage rather than to marginalize — is more important than ever.” - President Barack Obama

The Shariah Parliament

The Myth of Economic Growth (& the Consequences of Bad Policy)

In 2002-2003, about the time of the dot.com bust, US GDP had reached an annualized level of ~$10 trillion. By 2013, that number had exceeded $16 trillion. That’s a staggering 60% increase in approximately a decade. That’s remarkable!

Let’s take a moment to put this data into perspective – Global GDP in 2013 was ~$36 trillion while according to the latest census, we had a population of ~315 million. Thus, last year we represented ~4.5% of the world’s population while controlling 45% of the world’s GDP. By any measure, this is simply astounding.

But what’s really telling is that during the same period of time, 2002-2013, every social study and every socioeconomic metric representing the American middle class and poor (the overwhelming majority of our citizenry and electorate) was graphically represented by a curve with a negative slope. That is to say the middle class and poor are doing progressively worse as US GDP grows ever larger.

(Key socioeconomic metrics include infant and childhood mortality rates, healthcare access, hunger, SNAP programs (Federal food program for the poor), after school programs for kids, lunch programs for kids, educational grants and student loans, student debt, unemployment, underemployment, workforce participation rates, wages, benefits, overall economic security, etc. I’m sure there’s a positive metric to be found somewhere but I think the point is you’ll really have to struggle to find it.)

The key learning here is that the solution to the socioeconomic problems facing America cannot be solved by economic growth. Our burgeoning GDP has and will continue to benefit only those who control our Nation’s capital and policy formulation (financiers, industrialists, institutional investors and politicians) and thus collect all the profits that result from the growth in GDP. What is needed is a change in social and economic policy. A policy not driven by the campaign finance contributions and lobbying efforts of the Nation’s elites.

At present, American corporations, aided by top-tier management consulting and accounting firms are rushing to move their corporate centers off shore to further evade Federal taxation. They currently pay less than 10% in Federal taxes (in 2012, on $2 trillion in income, Corporate America paid only $181 billion to the Internal Revenue Service) but using a scheme known as “The Double Irish”, their tax burden due to re-domiciling will be reduced to zero. This is reprehensible policy and needs to be stopped.

Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any move afoot in Congress or any recognition of these issues on the campaign trail as prominent lawmakers rush to collect votes and money (so they can continue perpetrating their mischief). It seems America is going the way of Rome – always worried about an existential threat from the outside while the real enemy was lurking within.


Author of the forthcoming book, "The Sharia Parliament"

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“Break Glass, Pull Alarm” – Entrepreneurial Musings for a Monday Morning

Like many Entrepreneurs I know, I emerged from decades of confinement within the walls of large, multinational corporations bursting with energy and ideas I was anxious to try.

(Multinationals are unfortunately bureaucratic, monolithic, slow moving entities – they are probably the last place one is likely to find creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. In fact, faced with the option to innovate or die, most large corporations will probably die. Not all, but most.)

Once out on my own, I began looking for internet-based forums where I could interact with other entrepreneurs in the same space I was working (Independent Author/Publisher) and was pleasantly surprised that there were a number of places to go. This was very valuable since I would now have an opportunity to learn about the challenges confronting other authors and perhaps get a peak at the solutions they may have found.

But after a while I began to realize that these forums liked to establish their own rules, procedures, protocols, leadership hierarchies, etc. and I found this frustrating. After all, the reason I loved being an Independent Author was that I wasn’t required to follow the traditional rules mandated by agents, editors, publishers, etc. – my independent status meant I could do things just the way I wanted to. I could do what I thought was right. I was an Entrepreneur.

I believe I’ve learned that the best opportunity for an Entrepreneur to thrive is from the pandemonium that results from disruption. A clever entrepreneur will “break the glass, pull the fire alarm” (metaphorically speaking, of course) and then capitalize on the resulting chaos.

Visit the internet-based forums, learn what you can but avoid conforming to the rules and protocols being forced on the audience – you are probably walking right into someone else’s agenda. Because of the Internet and social media, if there is any success to be had from following the recommended processes and procedures, they will quickly evaporate as the news spreads virally across the globe. Your best chance for success will be to push for disruption and be amongst those prepared to take advantage of the resulting opportunities.

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I've read many books, both fiction and non-fiction, over the course of the past year. I've read Jhumpa Lahiri and I've read JK Rowling. I've read Indu Sundaresan and I've read Khaled Hosseini. I've read Michael Lewis and I've read Arundhati Roy.

I've read to learn and I've read to understand but I've also read to improve my own writing.

Of all that I've read, I don't think any book has been so moving as, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini - it's the one book I sincerely wish I had written myself. Heart-wrenching but hopeful, raw but eloquent. It certainly ranks at the very top of my list.

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A Tale of Mughal Splendor
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Thank you for your interest in this literary project which is so very dear to me - it's sincerely appreciated! Wishing you the very best in 2014.

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C.J. wrote: "
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Hello Vicar,

It's such a pleasure having you for a friend here at Goodreads. Thank you so much and best wishes to you.

My warmest regards and respect,
CJ

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Thank you, CJ. Wishing you good luck with all your books! Wonderful! Vicar...

Cristiane wrote: "Hello Vicar,
Thanks for the friend invitation. I hope we can share many experiences here.
Good luck with you new novel. It seems rather interesting.
A warm hug from a sunny Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
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Hi Cristiane - thank you! And congrats on the forthcoming World Cup! :-)

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Hello Vicar,

It's such a pleasure having you for a friend here at Goodreads. Thank you so much and best wishes to you.

My warmest regards and respect,
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Hello Vicar,
Thanks for the friend invitation. I hope we can share many experiences here.
Good luck with you new novel. It seems rather interesting.
A warm hug from a sunny Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
Cris