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Association of Muslim Women Authors in South Africa (AMWASA)
A vibrant community for Muslim women authors dedicated to amplifying voices and fostering connections. Discover a world where stories come to life.
At AMWASA, we are committed to supporting and empowering Muslim women writers. We provide a nurturing space for authors to connect, collaborate, and grow.
You Have needs, We Have Answers
Services That Help You Succeed
We’ve put together a range of services which you may find useful
Testimonials
Featured books
Books that hold our Stamp of Approval
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Book bagR15,00 – R20,00
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Hayati, by Waheeda IsmailR300,00
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My first books, by Sumayya bint MuhammadR130,00 – R250,00
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Take Control, by Fadila MoollaR150,00
Author resources
Upcoming events
Invitations for the following events are sent to our email subscribers. Sign up for emails.
Monthly Review Day for Authors – Sat, 13 JulyQuarterly Q&A – Wed, 17 July, 7pmMonthly Review Day for Authors – Sat, 10 AugustWorkshop – Maximising Productivity & Accountability in Female Authors – Wed, 21 August, 7pmMonthly Review Day for Authors – Sat, 14 SeptemberMonthly Review Day for Authors – Sat, 12 OctoberQuarterly Q&A – Wed, 16 Oct, 7pm- Monthly Review Day for Authors – Sat, 9 November
- Workshop – MEET THE AUTHORS WHO WILL BE REPRESENTED BY AMWASA AT THE DIBF24 – Wed, 20 November, 7pm
- Durban International Book Fair – 27 Nov to 1 Dec – Eduvos, Umhlanga
- DIBF live session with our authors – Sat, 30 Nov – Room 208
- Monthly Review Day for Authors – Sat, 14 December
Looking forward to 2025 – Provisional dates
- Monthly Review Day – Sat, 11 January
- Quarterly Q&A – Wed, 22 January, 7pm
- Monthly Review Day – Sat, 8 February
- Workshop – TO BE CONFIRMED – Wed, 19 February, 7pm
- (Note: No MRD in March due to Ramadaan)
- Monthly Review Day, Sat 12 April
Latest from our blog
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In the media
We’re proud to share our recent appearances and recognitions that highlight the impact of AMWASA:
- Radio Interview
We had the pleasure of discussing our mission and community on Channel Islam International and Radio Al Ansaar. Tune in to hear more about how AMWASA is making a difference.