I studied Islamic theology at a girls’ Islamic boarding school for four years, after which I went on to do a Diploma in Nursery Nursing. I worked at Islamia Primary School in London for six rewarding years, Alhamdulillah, after which I took a break to go on maternity leave.

My husband and I have lived in Cairo, Egypt for six months where we studied Arabic.

I am a mum to three beautiful girls and live in Milton Keynes. I currently work for Milton Keynes Council and the Early Years Service, working closely with schools and children's centres to support ethnic minority families with children under five.

I am also an organiser and presenter for Milton Keynes' first Islamic radio station, Ramadan FM, and have been involved with several other community projects.