On Thursday 29th November 2018, I had the honour of leading a sisters only circle which focussed on Mental Health in female Muslim Students. I started this off with the question: ‘Are mental health struggles more or less likely to be recognised or treated in non-Muslim students compared to Muslim ones?’ Our discussion was filmed … Continue reading FILMING WITH NADIYA HUSSAIN
Where to start? You constantly feel on edge and very tense, when are they next going to kick off? It’s constantly gauging someone’s body language and trying to detect the slightest sign of displeasure. There is always a specific procedure your household may take to minimise the displeasure of the abuser or maximise damage control. … Continue reading Witnessing domestic abuse in the household: My Reality
“Certainly has Allaah heard the speech of the one who argues with you, [O Muhammad], concerning her husband and directs her complaint to Allaah. And Allaah hears your dialogue; indeed, Allaah is Hearing and Seeing.” Alone. Hurt. Black & Blue. The door is there but I can’t bring myself to walk through it. The telephone … Continue reading The Pleading Woman
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