In this inspiring episode of The Muslimah Storytellers Podcast, we sit down with Suad — a writer whose journey is a powerful reminder that passion, purpose, and tawakkul go hand in hand. Allahumma barik, Suad’s story is filled with wisdom about pursuing your craft on an unconventional path while staying deeply rooted in faith.

We explore how writing can be a way to make sense of the world and serve Allah, and how embracing the identity of “writer” — even before the world sees you as one — opens doors to growth, confidence, and support. Suad shares how her early drafts built her skills, how declaring her calling invited her loved ones’ encouragement, and how seeking publication deepened her understanding of purpose, intention, and reliance on Allah.

Her beautiful reflection — “Without Allah, you couldn’t write a single wor ...