Journal of English Literature and Linguistic Studies (JELLS)
Vol 4, No 2 (2026): Journal of English Literature and Linguistic Studies (JELLS)

FROM ALIENATION TO ACCEPTANCE: A MESSAGE FROM THE BUTTERFLY MOSQUE

M. Faqih Azam Majid (Universitas Mukhtar Syafaat)
Defi Yulia Hardiana (Universitas Mukhtar Syafaat)
Zulfi Zumala Dwi Andriani (Universitas Mukhtar Syafaat)
M. Tazkiya syah (Univesitas Mukhtar Syafaat)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Mar 2026

Abstract

AbstractThis research aims to determine the form of Wilson's life journey in the novel "The Butterfly Mosque" finds his identity in a different country in terms of race, ethnicity, and customs based on real life from alienation to receiving the message: from the butterfly mosque. To obtain this analytical data, researchers used qualitative descriptive methods. The story focuses on Wilson's experiences as an American Muslim woman trying to find a balance between her Western identity and her new Islamic life. She also shared the difficulties she faced in dealing with differences in culture and beliefs, and how she tried to understand and accept these differences in everyday life. The religious identity in question is a journey of search and acceptance, a change from doubt and confusion to confidence and peace on Wilson's journey. Moreover, Wilson provides an in-depth perspective on how someone can find an authentic religious identity despite being amidst the tension between two very different worlds. The results of the analysis show that The Butterfly Mosque is not only a story of religious conversion, but also a bridge that shows how individual experiences can transcend cultural boundaries and create space for dialogue, tolerance, and understanding between civilizations. This book is relevant for readers interested in issues of identity, globalization, and intercultural relations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jell

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JELLS is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting the studies of English language, English literature, and English language teaching. It publishes conceptually and/or empirically based studies in those three major ...