Preparation: A Spiritual Journey

By Sakina A

What does it mean to surrender your heart to the Divine?
In Preparation: A Spiritual Journey, debut poet Sakina A invites readers into the quiet, courageous transformation of a soul embracing Islam. With poignant honesty and lyrical grace, this deeply personal collection of poetry explores the milestones and mysteries of a Muslim convert’s path—through longing, love, struggle, motherhood, and spiritual awakening.

For over two decades, Sakina A has walked the path of faith as both a seeker and a witness. Her poems offer intimate reflections on tawheed (divine oneness), the love of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the tests of inner struggle, and the sacred rhythm of family life. Written from the heart of a doctor, mother, and woman of faith, each verse carries the wisdom of lived experience and the beauty of spiritual devotion.

Readers of all backgrounds—Muslim and non-Muslim alike—will find solace, recognition, and inspiration in these pages. Whether you’re a convert navigating your own spiritual journey, a woman seeking reflections rooted in faith, or a reader drawn to authentic spiritual voices, Preparation speaks directly to the human heart.

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Why You’ll Love This Book:

• 💫 A Unique Spiritual Lens: Combines the raw authenticity of a convert’s journey with poetic meditations rooted in Islamic teachings.

• 💕 Emotionally Resonant: Themes of divine love, family, loss, and self-growth speak to universal experiences.

• 🧕🏽 A Voice Rarely Heard: Centers the spiritual reflections of a Western Muslim woman—personal, powerful, and underrepresented.

• ✍🏽 Written with Compassion: Sakina A’s work as a consultant obstetrician adds a rare depth of empathy and insight.

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About the Author

Sakina A is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in Auckland, New Zealand. A Muslim convert of over twenty years, she brings both personal insight and professional empathy to her writing. Preparation is her debut poetry collection. She is currently working on a second manuscript, Transference, which reflects on her medical experiences in women’s health.

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On the soul’s yearning:

“There’s an ache, a void, an emptiness... Unable to be filled by adrenaline, consumption, or anything other than God.”
(from “The Pain of Separation”)

On spiritual awakening:

“I tasted the sweetest honey, it awoke me from a dream. I looked around and saw others still sound asleep.”
(from “Awakening”)

On divine closeness:

“He created the pain of separation, so we search and return to God.”
(from “The Pain of Separation”)

On remembrance:

“They lift the bedsheets off my sleeping heart. They pull the blinds; rays of light stream in, awakening.”
(from “Prayer Beads”)

On divine mercy:

“Your mercy, Rahma, an unconditional love, flows from a limitless source.”
(from “Rahma”)

On seeking God’s love:

“O Allah, make me love You, experience Your love, as much as You love me.”
(from “Rahma”)

On the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:

“Now count me among those you longed to meet, O Muhammad ﷺ.”
(from “Longing”)

On spiritual discipline:

“The last third of the night my Lord descends, and is willing to spend time with me.”
(from “Tahajjud”)

On inner struggle:

“My nafs — ego, is keeping me low... When in fact, others should be well in front of this greedy soul.”
(from “My Ego and Relationships”)

On divine forgiveness:

“Regret begets remorse. Sorrow-filled tears flow… I turn to You, O Acceptor of Repentance.”
(from “Tawbah”)

On motherhood and spiritual advice:

“You have a God who is infinitely loving. His mercy to you is greater than that of a mother.”
(from “My Son”)

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Let these poems accompany you through your own journey of faith, reflection, and healing.
Order your copy of Preparation: A Spiritual Journey today.