DHS Secretary Johnson Slams GOP Rhetoric About Muslims
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson made an important statement condemning Islamophobia this past week during a symposium sponsored by the International Peace and Security Institute, stating th…
#MuslimWomenTalkBack: Palestinian Women Speak Out About Their Treatment as Prisoners in Israeli Jails
Marah Bakeer was on her way home from school when she was shot. It was one of those normal days that everyone speaks of after the initial shock of a life-changing event recedes; Marah, 16, left the ga…
10 Tips for Memorizing Dua’as and Surahs During Ramadan
Ramadan is an ideal time to memorize dua’as (short supplications) and surahs (Qur’anic chapters) that we’ve been meaning to get around learning during the year. Along with fasting and regularly …
Muay Thai Fighter, Ruqsana Begum, Creates Breathable Sports Hijab
The only person who can understand how awful it is to workout in a non-breathable hijab is…well, a Muslim woman who wears hijab. For those of us who’ve played sports, we’ve made do with the icky…
Sesame Street Unveils “Zari,” the First Afghan Girl Muppet
This past week, the Sesame Street franchise unveiled its latest character, an adorable pink muppet named Zari. As you may have noticed, she’s sporting a hijab! The new kid on the block is slate…
We are Not Exempt from Taboo Topics Like Molestation
I recently wrote a personal and emotional piece on being sexually abused by an imam when I was a child. I was nervous when it was published and was afraid there would be negative reaction from readers…