Mariya

Mariya bint Rehan

Mariya bint Rehan

Mariya is a writer and illustrator from London, with a background in Policy and Research and Development in the voluntary sector. She has written and illustrated a children’s book titled The Best Dua which is available internationally.

Islamophobia and the liberation of living in the margins

Watching familiar faces like John Cleese reveal their Islamophobia and join GB News may shake our sense of belonging as British Muslims, but despite the initial despair, can actually provide clarity and liberation, writes Mariya bint Rehan.

17 October, 2022

The Muslim meme: An unadulterated appreciation for life

From Sheep-related jokes for Eid, to surreal floral daily Islamic greetings, Mariya bint Rehan explains how the Muslim meme offers a creative, amusing and heart-warming escape from a world of rising hostility towards Muslims, especially in the West.

05 September, 2022