May 16, 2026
Salaam! I’m Cherry Aisha, welcome to my blog – Battling Pride and Surviving Prejudice. Here I share spiritual reflections, tips and reviews for halal friendly days out.
Salaam, I’m Cherry Aisha, an English convert Muslim. I created this blog to share reflections through the eyes of an English Muslim woman. With a deep love of nature (yes that includes dogs), spiritual reflections and a strong sense of sisterhood, I hope there’s here something to inspire you.
You will discover a library of spiritual insights, tips and resources for women navigating through life as a Muslimah in the West – and how beautiful that is! I hope to help you to navigate the challenges life brings you, inspire you and help you to nurture inner peace.
New posts are shared every week – keep popping back to make sure you don’t miss out!
Are you stuck for Eid gift ideas? As the homogenisation of retail continues to travel down an ever more depressing black hole, finding original gifts can feel more challenging. Pair that with the importance of boycotting unethical companies, one’s choice feels limited. It’s never been more important than ever to
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT by OpenAI have become more than an assistant to people in their daily lives. Serving millions of users worldwide, AI is developing at a rapid rate. At the bottom of this post, I provide clear lists of what not to do on ChatGPT.
I visited Kilworth House Hotel for afternoon tea with a new established private afternoon tea club! Every couple of months, we meet, we giggle, we sip drinks and enjoy delicious food. Before our visit, we booked in advance and the staff graciously accommodated our allergy requirements, without taking any payment
Ramadan Moon Sighting Every year as Ramadan begins, moon wars commence! Everyone is asking, when does Ramadan 2026 begin? What if I told you, it never needs to be a war? What if it doesn’t need to be debated, but witnessed with the heart’s full conviction? In Allah’s Mercy, there
Hatred against Muslim women is on the rise at an alarming rate. Community and sisterhood are more important than ever, yet they are fragmented.
Join my online meet-up to talk about the issue at hand and nurture the spirit of unity and sisterhood.
You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and connect with other women facing similar challenges. This is a non-judgemental safe space for women to connect.