Have you ever told someone something that you’re about to do prematurely and then kicked yourself because it hasn’t happened yet and now you’ve put the evil eye- or nazar- on it so it’s not likely to ever be fulfilled?! If you’re not Muslim you might knock on wood to protect what you just said.…

Hello dear readers, How are you all on this freezing cold day? Hope you’re all well, snuggled up by the fire and warming yourself up with a mug of your favourite hot drink. If not, I hope you’re at least relaxed and happy my dears. So, I heard recently that one is only truly patient…

Hey there, Salaams and love to all. As some of you are aware, I managed to get a some of my fictional work published in the Desert Rose Lit magazine recently. This is a brand new biannual literary magazine publishing short fiction, essays, and poetry. The aim is to give a platform to women of…

[Want to find out more about how to navigate life, through the Islamic belief? BUY MY BOOK here! Are you interested in reading about a Muslim writer’s life? Join my Substack here! ] Two days ago, many people celebrated Christmas around the world. Although nearly a third of the world’s population is Christian, a lot…

Thank you so much for your patience, dear readers.  I am so glad to be back here, and it’s great to have your lovely attention once more.  I’d like to say my break has been full of all things writerly, but I’m afraid it’s been about all things crazy and (of course) all things mummy…

When a child learns to walk and falls down 50 times, he never thinks to himself ‘Maybe this isn’t for me?’ No. He thinks of how amazing it felt when he managed it, the feeling of euphoria when he balances on his own and actually walks a few steps; he focuses on that and repeats…

It doesn’t matter if your family holiday takes the form of a weekend camping trip to the Lake District, a cross-country road trip to visit family or friends, or an exotic week abroad, those few days spent together are more likely to form your child’s best memories than any other time in their lives! UK…

I am writing this blog post in response to the Writing Contest: You Are Enough, hosted by Positive Writer. Last time I went to London, my brother recommended a book for me to read. It’s called ‘The One Thing’ by Gary Keller. ‘Oh cool’ I said, ‘have you got it?’ ‘No, the title says it…

Hello and Salaams! This page had been revised and edited for inclusion in my brand new book, Finding Peace Through Prayer and Love, published by Beacon Books! Click the link to buy it today! Peace and Love, Sidra Ansari PS To help me on my journey to enoughism I will write down 3 things I…