Nabila and I are the same age but she’s been a mom 15 years longer than me; and a badass one at that. 

A divorced mother of three for more than 2 years, she rises daily at 4am and works eight hours with patients so she can race home to pick up her youngest child from school by mid afternoon. 

A spiritual woman and observant Muslim, she prays five times a day, fasts for 30 days during Ramadan while working and mothering full time, kicks butt in CrossFit wearing modest, covered clothing in hot and sticky conditions, advocates tirelessly for her son and daughters academic and emotional needs, generously cooks for family and friends with heart and love, welcomes everyone into her home despite time of day and how she feels inside, and perseveres through financial obstacles, emotional strain, and questions from community with honesty and a smile on her face. Her spirit is free and at peace. Her children are respectful, self-assured, and kind. 

Watching Nabila in all her badass glory makes me tired. She has more energy than most, is a wonderful model and a fearless leader who I am proud to call friend. Even Mamalode thought so when they published the letter I wrote to her last year.

Nominated by: Jennifer Reinharz

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