Publications
Win a copy of my new book
My new YA novel is a very realistic, hard-hitting story of the journey from gang life to Islam, via an ‘unsuitable relationship’. Enter to win a copy via Goodreads.
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Going to Mecca
“Come with the pilgrims
as they set out on a journey,
a journey of patience
to the city of Mecca.”
We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca – the pilgrimage known to Muslims… Read More
Far from Home
Two girls linked by a terrible secret…
14-year-old Tariro is a daughter of the soil: she loves the land, the baobab tree she was born beneath, her loving family – and brave, handsome Nhamo. She couldn’t be happier. But then… Read More
From Somalia, with love
Na’ima’s first book for teenagers
“Original, funny and beautiful. A story full of lessons. I really enjoyed it, and probably the most reliable source of information for anyone that wants to know how it’s like to live as a Somali… Read More
From My Sisters Lips
Na’ima’s first book for adults
Covered from head to toe with only her eyes visible, the sight of a Muslim woman on a western city street rarely fails to provoke a strong reaction. Feelings of shock, horror, repulsion, pity or… Read More
Boy vs. Girl
Farhana swallowed and reached for the hijab. But then she saw with absolute clarity the weird looks from the other girls at school, and the smirks from the guys. Did she dare? And then there was Malik… What should she… Read More
Ramadan Moon
Ramadan, the month of fasting,
Doesn’t begin all at once.
It begins with a whisper
And a prayer
And a wish.
Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the month… Read More