Under the HaikDad, My Refuge
A birthday letter to my father, to the child he once was, and to the quiet love that shaped the woman I have become.
Essays
Thoughts on belief, belonging, and the changing world.
To You, My Father
A birthday poem for my father, my refuge and role model, whose love stays with me wherever I am.
The Red Bicycle
A childhood memory of a red bicycle, a determined little girl and a father watching from the window.
My Father Did Not Leave Algeria
Leaving Algeria helped me understand my father’s decision to stay, and the value of the family and familiar life we leave behind.
Before You Say Yes to That Proposal Abroad
Marriage abroad can bring a beautiful new life—and the distance, loneliness and sacrifices of l’ghorba. A reflection from someone who made that choice.
My Sister
A birthday tribute to my big sister: my first defender, my guide, and the person who always knew what to do.
Religion Without Spirituality—or Spirituality Without Responsibility?
A personal reflection on sincerity, religious practice and why spirituality needs knowledge, discipline and responsibility.
Apparently, Covering Women Is Sexualizing Them
A personal reflection on hijab, advertising and the difference between acknowledging attraction and reducing women to their bodies.
Why Are Women Asked to Cover More Than Men?
A personal reflection on modesty in Islam, covering, humility, and the struggle to separate self-worth from appearance.
Algeria, Beyond a Single Label
A personal reflection on Algeria’s layered identity, and why embracing its history should not mean choosing just one part of it.
Digital Books: What Do We Really Own?
On digital books, the difference between access and ownership, and why independent physical copies still matter.
