Dr. Khadija Mumtaz has authored numerous short stories and novels including Baalyathil ninnirangi vanna oral, Naaam Jeevithangal Chuttedukkunnavar, Vaidyanubhavangal:doctor daivamalla.
She took voluntary retirement from her service as Professor of Gynaecology at Government Medical College, Calicut. Currently, she is working as a visiting professor at Malabar Medical College.
Her famous novels are Aathmatheerthangalil Mungi Nivarnnu, Bursa and Aathuram. She has also written books on Science Fiction and various articles for magazines.
Dr. Khadija Mumtaz is the recipient of Kerala Sahitya Akademi award, Cherukad Award and K.V Surendranath Award.