That Can Be Arranged

That Can Be Arranged: A Muslim Love Story

Chaperones, suitors, and arranged marriages aren't only reserved for the heroines of a Jane Austen novel. They're just another walk in the park for this leading lady, who is on a mission to find her leading lad. From the brilliant comics Yes, I'm Hot in This, Huda Fahmy tells the hilarious story of how she met and married her husband. Navigating mismatched suitors, gossiping aunties, and societal expectations for Muslim women, That Can Be Arranged deftly and hilariously reveals to readers what it can be like to find a husband as an observant Muslim woman in the twenty-first century.
So relevant in today's evolving cultural climate, Fahmy's story offers a perceptive and personal glimpse into the sometimes sticky but ultimately rewarding balance of independent choice and tradition.
"I can’t wait for you to get into this not so “once upon a time” tale of love, life, and low self-esteem. In case the cover didn’t give it away, I am a Muslim woman who wears the hijab. That means I cover my hair in public and also wear long, loose clothing to cover the shape of my body. Because I consider my character an extension of myself, I
have made the personal choice to never draw her without hijab. I bring this up because I don’t want you to be confused when you see my character sleeping or going to the salon in her hijab and mistakenly assume that it’s normal hijabi behavior. SO, for the record: I do not shower with it on. I do not sleep with it on. I do take it off to get my hair done. I do take it off at “ladies only” weddings. I do not cover when I’m at home. I do not cover in front of my husband. I also want to mention that arranged marriages come in many shapes and sizes. Some couples meet before they wed, while others might not see their betrothed until the day of. Arranged marriages are not to be confused with forced marriages. Contrary to popular belief, forced marriages are not allowed in Islam."