I was honoured when Sister Samar Asamoah from Niqabi Diaries Podcast included me as an Advanced Reader for her new book, How to be a Single Muslim Mum. Although the topic itself is not directly relevant to me, reading this book offered me a beautiful perspective on the challenges and triumphs faced by single Muslim…
In a world often adorned with romantic tales and fairy-tale endings, the journey to finding a life partner can be clouded by unrealistic expectations. For Muslim women navigating the path of matrimony, the call to embrace realism becomes not just a choice but a guiding light leading to fulfilling and grounded connections. In my book,…
The Samoosa Run holds a special place in traditional matchmaking. It is a time-honoured practice in many Muslim families where a couple meets, usually ‘blindly’, to ascertain if they could be a possible match. While that’s happening, the families usually meet to discuss the possibility of a union, often focusing on the “big things” like…
Ah, the journey of marriage – a thrilling adventure filled with highs, lows, and the occasional stormy weather. For those setting sail into the seas of matrimony, the importance of a reliable compass cannot be overstated. And who better to provide that compass than the seasoned navigators of love and commitment – our parents? They…
On 28 January 2024, I was invited to speak at Journey to Jannah’s first online seminar on Marriage. I was asked to cover the topic of Rights and responsibilities of husband, wife and in-laws. For your convenience, I’ve recorded my contribution for you, and I have also included a full transcript. May Allah SWT accept…
Have you ever stopped to wonder how our grandparents (and perhaps some of our parents) found a spouse the halaal way and kicked off their marriage by sharing just one family car, living communally, and were known to do a whole lot of hard work in their daily lives? They started off their marriages with…
When I posted on Instagram about finding a spouse the halaal way, I didn’t realise the post would blow up the way it did. It has done way better than any other post thus far, and it got me thinking that this is a topic that my tribe may want to know more about. While…
