By aminaradwanYou know, writing about my struggles for the rest of the world to read is not easy. Sometimes you feel vulnerable. Other times, you feel a knot in your stomach because you’re afraid of what others may think of you. Although I have gotten past the concerns of the dreaded “what others may think of…
By manalmoazzamThere’s no denying that Muslims get asked some head-scratching questions about Islam. While we’re always happy to help clarify some of the weirdest of the weird misconceptions, there comes a moment when you’re faced with a question so odd, that you can’t help but take a step back, tilt your head backwards, and let out…
By Marwa DiafMy mornings used to consist of jumping out of bed, brushing my teeth, and getting ready for the day without a single thought as to how to accomplish such simple tasks. That all changed about five years ago. Growing up, I always wondered why I had such large calves. I was always told they were…
By fazilanaeemiThe opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own. Donald Trump has led Islamophobic rhetoric in the United States since he began his 2016 presidential campaign. From making promises of a Muslim ban and going to the trouble of creating three different versions until one passed, to proposing the idea of a Muslim database…
By Disclaimer: the views expressed in this article are strictly those of the writer. It is with great disappointment that women are yet again having to defend and speak up for their rights. While I can understand both sides to the abortion ban, it is extremely disturbing to know that the government is making the call…
By In the year 2019, the fictitious dystopian world of The Handmaid’s Tale has began to unfurl in real-time America, as the states of Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi banned abortion—making no exception for rape and incest—with prison terms for miscarriages. Welcome to the Republic of Gilead! Yes, this is an atrocity and yes,…
By sanaharharaWe’ve all got them, and their true faces come out during the most pivotal times in our lives. Some of us don’t even know we are being abused, or remain in denial of the abuse. Coming to a point of realization isn’t incredibly easy. It takes taking a serious step back and analyzing your surroundings…
By MG StaffWhen my eyes first fluttered open on Thursday morning, I was prepared for my morning routine of scrolling through Instagram and Twitter for an hour, and avoiding moving in general. I was not, however, prepared to see a giveaway post for a “free trip to New Zealand” to “meet the families of the victims” of…
By Guest BloggerOn Muslim Women’s Day — of all days — a Pennsylvania lawmaker had the audacity to use religion and prayer as a means to carry out her bigoted views. The lawmaker in question, Rep. Borowicz, folded her hands and prayed to God for “forgiveness,” as a Muslim women prepared to be sworn into office. Can…
By Our mosques are all too often run and controlled by men, leaving women with little to no say in the daily operations and decision-making processes of their religious communities. The mosque I call home has no women on their Board of Directors. Our Shura, a group of elected officials appointed to oversee committees, is roughly…
By Earlier today, the French sports store, Decathlon, announced its intention to cancel plans to put out a sports hijab in response to threats of a boycott by French politicians. Shockingly, several bouts of criticism came from ministers in President Macron’s centrist government. Agnès Buzyn, the current Health Minister in Macron’s government, stated [about the sports hijab]:…
By sanaharharaIt has happened again, guys. Another day, another man (or men, in this particular case) policing a woman’s hijab, whilst conveniently ignoring the obligations associated with the male hijab. In honor of Valentine’s Day, a Pakistani educational institution, namely the University of Agriculture in Faisalabad (UAF), has renamed Valentine’s Day as “Sister’s Day.” Oh, it gets…
By imaanasimAs a member of the community, I can firmly certify that within the South Asian community, an anti-black sentiment has been silently festering for some years through colorism, about affirmative action, dating back to a time when Black people were enslaved in India. Within the first few weeks of 2019, Khadija Ben Hamou became the first…
By fazilanaeemiIt seems that it has become a popular trend in society to use standard phrases of expression used by Muslims against them. I think it’s safe to say that Islamophobia has reached a peak, with the President of the United States having passed his an executive order regarding the Muslim ban, and France holding on…
By AmaniIf you’re tapped into Muslim social media, you may have noticed a new trend spreading across some accounts: removing the headscarf. A recent wave of highly visible hijabi influencers have been taking off the scarf, provoking shock amongst their followers and Muslim social media users alike. Just as prevalent has been the sweeping condemnation that…
