Front cover with Inner spread of After the End by Umm Hasan Bint Salim. Iddah and divorce guide for Muslim women by Ta-Ha Publishers

Front cover of After the End by Umm Hasan Bint Salim. Iddah and divorce guide for Muslim women by Ta-Ha Publishers

After the End

A Muslim Woman’s Companion to ‘Iddah and Divorce

Umm Hasan Bint Salim

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Divorce is often messy and isolating. Written in real-time by a mother of seven after a 22-year marriage, this companion offers raw emotional honesty and practical spiritual guidance. It is your anchor through ‘iddah and beyond, helping you find purpose in the pause and strength for your future.

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Description

Do you feel like you are drowning in the aftermath of a marriage you thought would last forever?

After the End is written by Umm Hasan bint Salim who started the book during her own ‘iddah following the end of a 22-year marriage. It is a real-time account of the turmoil, the self-doubt, and the eventual finding of her feet – a work of rida (contentment with Allah’s decree) that doesn’t hide the scars.

The author – an Oxford graduate and an ‘alimah – blends Qur’anic guidance on divorce with her own raw, human experience. Across the pages, she guides you through three distinct phases: Initial Turmoil, Finding Your Feet, and Moving On.

As Umm Hasan beautifully writes, “Every pause has a purpose – the cocoon that shapes the wings.” This gentle companion is designed to help you treat your ‘iddah not as a sentence, but as a space for transformation and renewed connection with Allah.
Why You Need This Book
Unfiltered: Unlike books written after the event, Umm Hasan started writing this during her ‘iddah, capturing the genuine emotions and practical hurdles as they unfolded.

Wisdom: Benefit from a guide that combines the clinical insights of psychology with the deep spiritual knowledge of an ‘alimah.

Practical guidance: Understand the basic rulings and the spiritual wisdom behind the waiting period without feeling overwhelmed.

Holistic: Learn actionable ways to protect your physical, mental, and emotional health while navigating the complexities of a divorce.

Hopeful: Transition from the pain of an extraction to a life of optimism, rediscovering your identity within the framework of faith.
Author Biography

Umm Hasan graduated from Oxford University in Experimental Psychology and is a Consultant Maths Specialist for neurodiverse children with specific learning difficulties.
She completed her ‘Aalimiyyah course at Al-Qalam Institute, Leicester, and teaches for Dar’ul Qur’an, Leicester.
As an ABM trained breastfeeding peer supporter, she also provides training for healthcare professionals on Ramadan fasting whilst pregnant or breastfeeding. Her heart is at home as a mum of seven and home educator.
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This Book is Best For
Muslim women: who are navigating the end of a long-term marriage and need a guide who understands the weight of that history.

Divorced mothers: who are balancing their own healing with the responsibility of raising children through a family transition.

Women in ‘iddah: who want to understand both the spiritual purpose and the practical requirements of this time.

Recent divorcées: looking for a raw and honest personal account of divorce.

Friends and family: looking for a compassionate, meaningful gift to support a loved one going through a difficult separation.
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Endorsements & Recognition

Dr Rahmanara Chowdhury, Psychologist

“This is a beautifully written and much needed piece of work. It is written in a sensitive manner that places the reader at the heart of it. I have no doubt that it will bring benefit to many.”

Mufti

“Very good advice and a very soulful book, helpful to other sisters in the same situation, very well written, very useful.”

Shaykha B.R.

“Heart touching consolation at a time of need. Beautiful book from a brilliant author, masha’Allah.”

Aysha, therapist

“It’s very well-written, from start to end. It’s not a bitter, miserable read. It’s very uplifting and motivational. Covers all the different areas that a divorced woman goes through, using an Islamic lens.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book only for women who were married for a long time?

While the author writes from the perspective of ending a 22-year marriage with seven children, the emotional and spiritual principles apply to any Muslim woman facing divorce. Whether your marriage lasted two years or twenty, you will find a friend in these pages.

I’m currently in the middle of a very messy divorce. Will my difficulties be acknowledged?

This is not a sugar-coated book. The author acknowledges the pain, the extraction, and the difficulty of the process. It is optimistic because it is firmly contented with the decree of Allah, but it remains grounded in the reality of how hard this transition is.

I have finished my ‘iddah. Is this book still relevant?

Yes, of course. The journey of healing does not have a fixed end date, and the “After” in the title is just as significant as the waiting period itself. The book is structured into three parts – Initial Turmoil, Finding Your Feet, and Moving On – meaning a large portion of the guidance is dedicated to the long-term process of rebuilding your life. Whether you are recently divorced or have been navigating life alone for some time, the author’s reflections on finding contentment and maintaining your emotional and mental health are always relevant.

Does this book explain the legal rules of ‘iddah?

While it does not go into every detail of fiqh, it outline some of the basic rulings of ‘iddah so you can fulfil your religious obligations, alongside the emotional support needed to get through them.

What can I expect of the book?

The book is structured into three digestible sections – Initial Turmoil, Finding Your Feet, and Moving On. There are plenty of quotes from the Qur’an and hadith, as well as du‘as. These are woven through personal accounts and gentle guidance.

How do I know the advice is authentically Islamic?

The author is a graduate of an ‘alimiyyah course and an experienced teacher of Islamic sciences. Every chapter is based on the Qur’an and authentic hadith.

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