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The Durban International Book Fair is calling — and AMWASA is answering with an even stronger presence this year, in sha Allah! After a successful first experience in 2024, we’re thrilled to return to the 4th annual DIBF which is held in South Africa’s first UNESCO City of Literature and we’re inviting Muslim women authors,…
As Muslimah authors, many of us dream of embracing the ‘author lifestyle’ — spending our days writing in peaceful spaces, sipping tea, and watching our words flow onto the page. But the reality often looks very different. Whether you’re balancing a demanding full-time job or navigating the beautifully chaotic world of motherhood, finding time to…
At the age of 40, I started a little publishing company. Mid-life crisis or fighting for a dream? I still haven’t figured that out. What I do know is that this small venture soon led to something bigger than I could have imagined. One of our first projects was an anthology for Barfi Books. We…
Is It for Love? Rethinking Older Men–Younger Women Relationships in the Muslim Community By the author of Tuqburni – Bury Me Softly In recent years, age-gap relationships – particularly those involving older men and younger women – have become a topic of heated discussion at dinner tables, across social media, and even within faith communities….
Through the eyes of a butterfly Just as the metamorphosis of a butterfly unfolds from stage to stage, Bamba Butterfly delves into the intertwined lives of Imtiyaaz and Salma, navigating generations from childhood to adulthood, experiencing alienation, loss, and abuse. Based on a true story, Bamba Butterfly is birthed from the voice of the author,…
As the breeze of the book Reflections of 73 Years blew a subtle mist into my soul, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the moments I spent beside my beloved late grandmother, listening as she shared stories and introspections from her life. It rekindled within me a longing for that missed blessing — the unique…
In recent years, trigger warnings have become a common fixture in literature, media, and even academic spaces. These warnings are designed to alert readers or viewers to potentially distressing content, giving them the option to engage or avoid based on their emotional well-being. For some, these developments signal an essential step forward in mental health…
In an age where fiction is readily accessible – whether through books, movies, or social media – it’s easy to get swept away by the allure of dramatic love stories. Tropes like the domineering alpha male or the dangerous mafia romance have become popular in modern literature, capturing the imaginations of countless readers. However, these…
The Butterfly Corner has become a beloved name in South African Muslim households, evoking nostalgia deeply embedded in the hearts of our children. Sameera Bamath, a favourite children’s media personality on Radio Islam and Hilaal TV, as well as an educator and mother to all our little butterflies, has written a captivating book for children….
We were thrilled to represent six authors at the Durban International Book Fair this year and, among them, was Fadila Moolla – author of Take Control, and now also its sequel, The Silent Truth. As a woman who has worn many hats – mother, grandmother, friend, and confidant – Moolla brings a wealth of experience…
