Abda Khan is a lawyer turned writer, who was born in the United Kingdom to Pakistani immigrant parents in 1969. She is the seventh of eight children, and the first in her family to go on to higher education. Khan is a lawyer and has her own practice.
Khan's debut novel, 'Stained', was published in the USA by Harvard Square Editions in 2016. The novel delves into the issue of 'honour' abuse and has been described by Booklist as the 'contemporary Tess of the d'Urbervilles'. Khan's latest novel, 'Razia', published by Unbound in 2019, is the story of a lawyer's fight for justice for a modern day slave. Khan's work has been well-received, with 'Razia' being praised as an excellent choice of book for anyone who wants to know more about the issue of modern-day slavery.
Khan has been highly commended as a finalist in the Arts & Culture category of the Nat West Asian Women of Achievement Awards in 2017. Most recently, she was named British Muslim Woman of the Year 2019. Khan's writing is informed by her experiences as a first generation British Pakistani Muslim woman, and she explores important issues such as modern-day slavery and cultural taboos faced by women in society. Her writing is praised for its authenticity, eloquence, and down-to-earth approach. Khan also teaches creative writing and produces and directs community based creative projects.