Mastodawn

Ayesha Mattu Sep 15, 2025

spill color
where the world only sees
black & white

Ayesha Mattu Dec 12, 2024

Miss you, Amo.

31 weeks without you.

The last two years, we watched the magnolias bloom, together.

This year, I am alone.

Everything beautiful reminds me to make dua for you.

Ayesha Mattu Nov 19, 2024

Ayesha Mattu Nov 11, 2022

#Introduction: I’m a writer & painter based in San Francisco.

My books: "Love, InshAllah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women" & "Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Love, Sex, & Intimacy."

I post about #relationships, #health, #motherhood, #disability, #books, #creativity, #climate, social/racial justice, & #religion as well as anything else that strikes my fancy. I thrive on good chai & interesting conversations.

Look forward to connecting!

Ayesha Mattu Nov 19, 2024

“Learn to calm your own storm” is so key.

There is healing that happens within the individual, & healing that happens in relationship/community.

But to reach the latter, I had to learn to know & regulate myself.

To become tranquil, reflective water.

Ayesha Mattu Nov 1, 2024

Rich convo between Ta-Nehisi Coates/Daniel Sokatch on book banning, emotional history, Palestine, & more.

Give it a listen & then get his book “The Message” or the audiobook (which Coates narrates). https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/city-arts-lectures/id1436346407?i=1000674635946 #amreading

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Podcast Episode · City Arts & Lectures · 10/27/2024 · 1h 21m

Apple Podcasts

Ayesha Mattu Oct 29, 2024

Sharing bc I love you. 💛
Listen + read the caption.
Powerful + important.

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Ayesha Mattu Oct 19, 2024

Love this so much.

Not only has Andrew Garfield spoken out about the Palestinian genocide, but his openness about the grief/love he feels after his mom’s death has created space for the rest of us to acknowledge grief.

Esp grateful for this after my youngest sister died in May. https://youtu.be/EVlXbiP4x2E?feature=shared

Andrew Garfield and Elmo Explain Grief | Sesame Workshop

YouTube

Ayesha Mattu Oct 16, 2024

Beautiful khutbah by Dr. Imam Omar Suleiman, mA.

What is the word inscribed on your soul?

May it be la illaha illallah.

May it be alhamdulillah. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMz5ewu4Q58

When It’s Hard to say Alhamdulilah | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman | #marcelluswilliams

YouTube

Ayesha Mattu Oct 16, 2024

Gorgeous read by Ann Patchett on why she regrets email.

“Beneath the pinholed heaven, the night was God-dimensioned & monumental before electric light.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/opinion/ann-patchett-regret-email.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Sk4.UZVF.3sK7k20vfc9i&smid=url-share

Opinion | Ann Patchett: The Decision I Made 30 Years Ago That I Still Regret

What was email but the chance for more friends, more love, more work?

The New York Times

Ayesha Mattu Oct 2, 2024

A living document of resources for folks living in WNC—includes information on where to find food & supplies, up-to-date communications, monetary relief from lost income, & more. (via PrisonCulture on BSky)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ReiRLo5_ELxH86XWjj-vGGywB0QAe4hOWPeublaWKPM/edit

WNC HELENE RESOURCE GUIDE

Helene Response & RebuildWNC Resource Guide Short link to this guide: https://bit.ly/wncheleneguide | Facebook Page | Instagram Table of Contents (Click on the link you need or scroll down; menu can be opened on the LEFT on desktop) General Resources Get Help ...

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Read my books	https://bookshop.org/contributors/ayesha-mattu
Dancing	https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-letters/id1354140820?i=1000549602533
Constellations	https://www.muthamagazine.com/2018/02/ask-a-mutha-on-love/
Love over fear	https://www.thelily.com/this-ramadan-im-focusing-on-fostering-tender-masculinity-in-my-son/