This one’s honest.

We’re talking about the things that don’t get said enough:
– Racism within the Ummah
– Colourism and its roots
– The silence Black Muslims are asked to maintain
– And why accountability isn’t an attack — it’s love

Personal stories, real talk, and a call to do better — together.

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In this deeply personal solo episode, I share a story I’ve never told in full before—my journey to spiritual awakening and financial independence.

Born into Islam but finding my way to Allah as an adult, I reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped my faith—from the comfort of community to the solitude of motherhood and migration. And when life threw me the hardest test—divorce after 14 years of marriage—I was left with £7 in my account.

This episode is about survival, sincerity, and what it really means to trust Allah when the rug is pulled from under your feet. It’s also a call to my sisters: faith is essential, but so is financial foresight.

Whether you’re married, single, divorced, or just searching—you may hear pieces of your own story in mine.

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In this bonus episode Nurah and I have a fun rapid fire session where we get to know a bit more about her personally and her financial habits.
I also leave you with a few final thoughts of my own and I hope it helps.

Thank you for your support so far.

Love, Saara

Muslim Women, Money & the Business of Building Wealth

In this episode, Nurah and I are unpacking the layered, often unspoken relationship Muslim women have with money, work, and self-worth. From childhood memories to stealth wealth and side hustles, we explore the shame, the hustle, and the hope that comes with earning and building.

We ask:
•Why are so many Muslim women turning to business?
•Where does our money mindset come from?
•And how do we make peace with ambition in a world that sometimes shames it?

This one’s for the working woman, the silent saver, the ambitious dreamer, and the mama making miracles happen on a budget.

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Muslim Women, Money & the Business of Building Wealth

In this episode, Nurah and I are unpacking the layered, often unspoken relationship Muslim women have with money, work, and self-worth. From childhood memories to stealth wealth and side hustles, we explore the shame, the hustle, and the hope that comes with earning and building.

We ask:
•Why are so many Muslim women turning to business?
•Where does our money mindset come from?
•And how do we make peace with ambition in a world that sometimes shames it?

This one’s for the working woman, the silent saver, the ambitious dreamer, and the mama making miracles happen on a budget.

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Become a Member at https://www.patreon.com/AnOrdi...

A short collection of some of my candid struggles, frustrations and amusements, to mark our first big milestone- One hundred streams!

Thank you for listening!
- Saara

Episode 2 of ‘An Ordinary Life’ - A continuation of my conversation with Faatimah; Founder of Recite and Ascend Academy. In this episode we discuss her marriage and motherhood journey, her decision to pursue Islamic Knowledge, homeschooling and the beginnings of her entrepreneurial journey.

This episode was sponsored by Joyful Kids An inclusive play centre in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Faatimah shares her story; from birth to the period of her spiritual awakening that saw her become the first student in the history of University of Lagos to wear the Niqab, get married and have her first child whilst completing her degree in Cell Biology and Genetics. She talks about the role her parents played in this and her personal determination to make a drastic positive change in her life. 

In the second part of this interview, Fatimah talks about her early married life, her decision to adopt, completing her journey of memorising the entire Qur'aan , learning Arabic and completing another degree in Islamic Studies at a University in KSA.

Today, Fatimah is the Academic Director and CEO of an Online Islamic Studies, Arabic and Quran Academy for women and young children. She is a grandmother of 2, mother to two Huffadh and beloved wife, daughter and sister.

Salam and Hello! I'm Sara and this is 'An Ordinary Life' - conversations about the incredible lives of ordinary people.