Meet Ummu Shurook — The Heart Behind AfiyaMe

Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh 🤍

I’m Ummu Shurook, a former Emergency Nurse from the UK with over a decade of experience caring for others during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. At 42, I made the decision to step away from the noise and intensity of hospital corridors to pursue a quieter path rooted in faith, reflection, and healing.

That decision changed everything.

What began as personal writing during a season of grief and emotional struggle slowly became a source of comfort, clarity, and connection with Allah. Through that journey, I discovered a truth I now share with others: pain can be a doorway to purpose, and healing often begins when we return to our Creator.

AfiyaMe was born from that realization.

Today, I create faith-inspired eBooks, reflection journals, and gentle wellness resources designed to support Muslim women emotionally, spiritually, and personally. My work is especially close to the hearts of women navigating life transitions, stress, health challenges, or seasons of uncertainty who are seeking peace, strength, and renewed trust in Allah.

Alongside my writing, I also offer compassionate, non-medical wellness guidance for women living with conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, combining professional insight with empathy, lifestyle awareness, and emotional support.

If you are searching for comfort, clarity, or a reminder that you are not alone in what you are facing, you are in the right place.

“Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” (Qur’an 94:6)

With duʿā’ for your peace and healing,

Ummu Shurook

Founder, AfiyaMe