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  • Finding Peace Through Prayer and Love is Available on Amazon!

    Finding Peace Through Prayer and Love is Available on Amazon!

    Part 1 Chapter 1 Today I’d like to introduce my first chapter to you. It covers how my life changed after 9/11, how I came to practice Islam more seriously and how my identity has helped shaped my faith, and ultimately, my relationship with Allah. I kickstart this short and snappy audio series with the…

  • For the Love of It

    Dear beautiful, wonderful, loyal readers, You have been with me through so many ups and downs in my writing life. It honestly wouldn’t have been the same without you by my side. I have been writing for over three years now and have pretty much fallen in love with the whole process; writing, connecting with the online writing community,…

  • A Recipe: Curry – A Cold Remedy

    A Recipe: Curry – A Cold Remedy

    Salaams, This is a recipe that I’ve written down a few times and each time I’ve managed to lose it. It’s a family home made natural recipe for a cold and as far as I know it doesn’t exist on the internet. I just want to say thanks to my lovely sister in law who…

  • Fiction: Yes, She Was Different

    Fiction: Yes, She Was Different

    Yes, She Was Different All she wanted was to be treated as a human. When Leila’s face was covered they turned away. The invisible woman. When her head was covered, a passenger in a nondescript white van shouted out of his window, tyres hissing in the rain. He spat at her whilst driving by, leaving…

  • Book coming soon!!

    Book coming soon!!

    Are you looking for an inspirational book that will help you to navigate the ups and downs of life a little better? Buy my book here!

  • Forest School Update

    Forest School Update

    Hello and Salaams (peace!), This is a post that I will try to regularly update with all the excellent work we’ve been doing at our primary school to increase the awareness of the benefits of Outdoor Learning. We have already managed to make a huge difference in the land next to our school. The story…

  • A Recipe: Meatballs In Rice

    A Recipe: Meatballs In Rice

    This is a wonderful special-occasion recipe that never ceases to amaze guests. The only reason I am now comfortable with it is that, following my mum’s example, I tend to make a big rice dinner at least once every week and now, after a little practice, it’s a variation of rice we enjoy regularly aH.…

  • I Need Your Love, Is That True?

    I Need Your Love, Is That True?

    Not everyone will understand your journey. That’s OK. It’s not their journey. It’s yours. Embrace your Freedom.

  • Save Our School!

    Save Our School!

    When we first walked into Al Khair Primary School, we felt dejected and a little forlorn. We weren’t able to continue with our ‘Steiner’ education for all the children and decided to look elsewhere. This, my dears, is when Google becomes your friend and with the help of a search and then Google Map Navigation…

  • Is it coz I’m Muslim?

    Is it coz I’m Muslim?

    What will it take for muslims to break out of this mould of prejudism and misconceptions? ‘….. it would be interesting to find out what goes on in that moment when someone looks at you and draws all sorts of conclusions.’ Malcolm Gladwell