Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: Biography & Memoir, Local Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Adult, New Releases
ISBN: 9781779881106
Published: January 2026
Page Extent: 224
Format: Paperback
RRP 290.00

Dear Waheed

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Dear Waheed: A mother's legacy of love and wisdom in thirty unforgettable letters is a poignant collection of letters written by a mother to her son over the course of thirty days against the backdrop of Ramadan during the pandemic lockdown.

The author found herself vulnerable and alone; her son in one city, and she in another. During her solitude, she embraced the opportunity to delve deep into her spirit and found that, as she wrote, a new pathway to healing appeared. The period was a pivotal experience for Farhana Yunnus, as it was for many. A transformative journey to reflect, heal, and restore. She discovered that her letters were bridging the gap between hearts and cities, silence and uncertainty, and the past and present.

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About the Author

Farhana Yunnus

Farhana Yunnus

Farhana Yunnus is a South African writer, artist, and educator whose work explores the intersections of motherhood, spirituality, and resilience. She holds qualifications from universities in Durban and Cape Town and has worked in education and the arts. Her writing often draws from lived experience, weaving together personal reflection with broader themes of faith, identity, and healing. Farhana's first book, Hana Ayaat: fragments of emotions, introduced readers to her poetic voice. Dear Waheed is her most intimate work to date. Through her writing and art, she continues to explore the power of words and creativity as tools for healing, legacy, and connection. She currently lives in Cape Town.

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