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Sister Saaleha
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Personal Information |
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Author Name: |
Saaleha Essop Bhamjee |
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Known As: |
Sister Saaleha |
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Present Location:
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Gauteng , South Africa |
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Location of Birth: |
Nigel, South Africa - 1977 |
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Where author grew up:
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In Gauteng and the North West Province in South Africa |
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Ethnic Background: |
Second generation South African of Indian origin |
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Formal Education: |
Completed schooling, then spent 1 1/2 years at a Daarul Uloom in S.A. |
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Published Work |
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I have been a regular columnist for the Muslim Woman (S.A. print magazine) for the last two years. I have had articles published in The An Nisaa; Straight Path and Muslim Weekly magazines as well. A short Story is due to be published in Hiba magazine. A collection of poems for children is soon to be Published by Goodword Books, insha Allah.(My first book! Yaay!) |
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Themes and Styles of Writing |
Poetry, adult/youth fiction, children's
fiction, current affairs articles, inspirational/ motivational pieces.
Themes: Finding Allah at times of difficulty, appreciation of life, faith, tolerance.
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Short Biography |
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Sister Saaleha is a mother of four, living in Gauteng South Africa. While she has best expressed herself with words for much of her life, she has been writing professionally for the last three years. Through her numerous articles that have appeared in magazines she has addressed many issues if importance to the ummah. Her goal is to create a better understanding amongst all peoples and to unite the Muslim Ummah and assist for people to embrace one another's differences. Her ultimate goal is to help people recognise Allah and draw nearer unto Him. |
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