International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
February 6 is International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM. I’ve written a post explaining what FGM is, its prevalence, …
It’s Okay to Disappoint Your Parents
It’s amazing how our relationships with our parents change. For most of us, we spend our childhoods treating our parents …
Stupid Things Men do to Women in the Workplace
I love my job. I love getting up in the morning and going to work on things that interest me …
Happy New Year: Remember to Breathe
As countdowns to the new year begin around the world, I want to wish you all a happy and safe …
Fiji Attractions: Robinson Crusoe Island Cruises and Tours
This post is part of a bigger series of posts about my time in Fiji. For more, see the parent …
Fiji Accommodation – The Warwick
This post is part of a bigger series of posts about my time in Fiji. For more, see the parent …
Fiji Holiday: A Place Like No Other
A few weeks ago I realised I needed a break. I needed to get on a plane and go somewhere …
Thank You – What Two Years of Blogging as a Muslim Woman Has Taught Me
Just before midnight on 31 December 2013, as little knots formed in my stomach, I hit ‘Publish’ on my very …
I’m a Valuable Muslim Woman, Even Without the Husband
You know what I’m sick to death of? Being asked by other Muslims about when I’m getting married. Being asked …
Anxiety; how I’m learning to understand my brain
Anxiety: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. I …
Waleed Aly: ISL is Weak. A Must Watch
We’re all a little bit tired and feeling a little weak; a little defenceless. Waleed Aly, a Muslim Australian writer, …
No – I will not drench my Social Media in Red, White & Blue
Yesterday I wrote about my feelings on the attacks in Beirut and Paris which, as I predicted, helped me feel comforted …
Pray for Paris, Pray for Beirut, Pray for Humanity
Here we are again, friends. It’s 10 pm and I have gone from trying to wade through the crashing waves …
The Leibster Award – More Q & As
In my slow transition back into writing more regularly, I am answer questions from some awards that I was nominated …
I’m aliiiiiivveeeee: Premio Dardos Award
In the words of Genie ‘TEN THOUSAND YEARS WILL GIVE YOU SUCH A CRICK IN THE NECK.’ The last few …
Eddie McGuire: Yes, calling John Eren a ‘Mussie’ IS offensive.
How about swapping out the ‘M’ in ‘Mussie’ with an ‘A’. Being called Aussies would be a nice change!
Remember: Reclaim Australia is Background Noise; Nothing More.
Forget them – this radicalised minority is to Australia what ISIS is to Islam.
Dear You; Open Letters To Those Who Made Me.
The last year has been one for learning lessons and pushing the limits that I had set for myself. I’m lucky to be surrounded by the right support. Here, I thank them.
Muslims: This Ramadan, Don’t Be The Haram Police.
The Islamic community is a dynamic one. For the most part, it is supportive and well-meaning. During Ramadan, Muslims will …
I’m Still Learning to be Australian
Although I was born in Australia and know no other home, calling myself an Australian isn’t a natural thing. It never has been. Also, Reclaim Australia are stupid.
Unveiled Thought 