I was pleased to receive an Advanced Reader’s Copy of Barfi Books Volume 1. Here are my thoughts: Barfi Books Volume 1 is a delightful anthology that beautifully captures life’s bittersweet moments through an Islamic and cultural lens. Published by the emerging Wilman Fikker Publishing House, this South African initiative is reminiscent of the beloved…
I had the pleasure of receiving an advanced reader’s copy of Haroun & Layla, the much-anticipated second book in the Salaam2Soulm8 series by Tasneem Gaffoor. Having read and thoroughly enjoyed the first book, Zahra & Yaseen, I was eager to dive back into this world, and Gaffoor and Wilman Fikker Publishing House did not disappoint!…
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…
I was honoured to receive an Advanced Reader Copy of Zahra and Yaseen, book 1 in the upcoming Salaam2Soulm8 series by Tasneem Gaffoor and Wilman Fikker Publishing House South Africa. Zahra and Yaseen, the debut novel in the Salaam2Soulm8 series, offers an engaging and fast-paced storyline set within a halaal environment, yet doesn’t compromise on…
I’m not a high maintenance gal. I don’t fork out hundreds on skin care products. I’ve been using the same brand of cleanser for a decade now. I have not coloured my hair in over ten years, and I am HAPPILY embracing the greys that come with age. My level of self love has very…
“Hayati,” penned by Waheeda Ismail, is a captivating fictionalised memoir that unfolds through the lens of first-person narrative. The title, meaning “My Life,” aptly captures the essence of the protagonist’s journey as she discovers the value of each of the five Islamic pillars in her life. This literary work proves to be a compelling read…
It feels strange to review a 12-year-old novel, but for this, my first book review on this site, I wanted to choose a book that has a special place in my heart and mind. I met the author, Susan Abulhawa, very briefly at her appearance at the Time of the Writer Festival, way back in…
I have been using P Tracker since September 2020 and have found that, in my humble opinion, it is the best app for tracking my monthly cycles. Read my P Tracker app review below. Some background My worst symptoms during pregnancy were headaches. Massive ones. The thing about headaches during pregnancy is that there’s not…
