Discover the Stories Beneath the Surface

Through books, reflections, hospitality, and education, S.J. Sharif invites readers to explore identity, purpose, connection, and the questions that shape who we become. Because the most important journeys are often the ones within.

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MAKE PEACE WITH YOURSELF AND START FROM THERE

A space for stories, reflections, and the beginnings of becoming.

I'm Shairin, writing under the pen name S.J. Sharif. A barrister by training, a mother, a wife, and now, a storyteller.

This space holds my book, The Woman Behind The Icon. A journey shaped by friendship, faith, and the courage it takes to begin. If you're here, I'm so glad.

Welcome.

A Word From the Icon Herself

“Speechless. Thank you, Shai, for seeing me, for writing with such honesty and love.”

YBhg. Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, Biduanita Negara (Read on her way to perform Umrah)

This Book Gives Back

For every copy sold, RM1 is donated to Yayasan Nurjiwa. A foundation built on compassion, resilience and purpose. A small act of giving that adds up.

What the first readers said.

Those Who Believed Early

Junior Editor · Earliest Reader

“Even if my enemy had written the same book, I would still give it 10/10.”

Zara Aleeya Shaiful, Age 13

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

“I was hooked from the first few pages. An effortless read, yet I was elevated through a rollercoaster of emotions from laughter to tears, to gratitude and love. The Lady in Yellow became my own Man in White. I feel inspired to give a paintbrush to my inner voice and pour onto my blank canvas.”

Sharvin Sivanesan, Early Reader

 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

“This book made me cry. I suppose with my recent health issues I could relate well.”

Kesh Gill, Early Reader

London, United Kingdom

“Once I started I couldn’t put it down. The way you wrote about your friendship, all the ups and downs  was so beautiful and genuine. Even after finishing, parts of it have really stayed with me.”

Solenne Boyce, Early Reader

 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

“Reading this felt like being welcomed into an intimate friendship not just observing it from the outside. The author's warmth and admiration for YBhg. Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza come through on every page, and by the end, I felt as though I knew Dato’ Siti personally.”

Denise Tan,  Fitness & Wellness Speaker

 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

“So much love written in this book and it made me tear up. Well done. You are an Icon too.”

Shafi M. Shariff , Early Reader

 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia