Sister Safiyyah is primarily a journalist and a technical writer. She also writes short stories, poetry, journal articles, and book reviews. She is an Islamic book editor, newsletter editor, and web admin. Sister Safiyyah works as a Muslim chaplain in a correctional institution for women. Her interests include playing the daf, photography, digital art, indoor and outdoor gardening, aquariums, and jewelry making.
Organization and Group Membership/Affiliations
Islamic Writers Alliance – IWA Member, and also previously served on the IWA Board as Secretary, Director, and Financial Officer
Muslim American Journalists Association (MAJA) – member
Muslim Female Photographers - Member
Geisinger Medical Center – Volunteer Muslim Patient Visitation Coordinator
Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association (PPCA) – Executive Board Member, Central Regional Representative, Newsletter Editor, and Web Admin
Al-Huda Weekend Islamic School – Assistant Principal and Teacher
PA Certification Board - Certified Addiction Counselor and Certified Clinical Counselor (CAC/CCS)
The International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium - Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and Internationally Certified Clinical Supervisor (ICADC/ICCS)
Published Work
Discover Islam – Online Article – New Muslims and Non-Muslim Holidays
http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1168265612409pagename=Zone-English-Discover_Islam%2FDIELayout
Discover Islam - Online Article - Shalom to Salam (My Reversion Story)
http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1156077693192pagename=Zone-English-Discover_Islam%2FDIELayout
Reflective Practice: Formation and Supervision in Ministry - Journal Article - Muslim Chaplains in America: Voices from the First Wave, Volume 29, 2009
Poetry –
Religious Signs and Symbols: Islam - Senker, Cath. Wayland, 2008, UK – Poem, For Allah (Originally published at IslamicPoetry.org, http://www.islamicpoetry.or/viewpoem38.htm)
