I don’t like to be the bearer of burden. And, I’ll probably receive hella hate for writing this, but I’m about to be a young-looking 30 and as I age, I’m figuring out that I have very little fucks to …
This Is What Really Went on in My Mind as I Was Being Raped
Written by Anonymous. Trigger Warning: Rape, Sexual Assault. Warning: There is strong adult language and explicit content in this article. — It wasn’t by choice. That liberty was taken from me.…
Should Muslim Women Feel Lucky to Live in Western Countries?
The criticism I hate receiving the most is always along the lines of, “As a Muslim woman, you shouldn’t be speaking about violence against you in the West, because at least it’s not as bad as how your…
I Turned Down Playboy and Still Support Women’s Choice to Do It
The Muslim Twitterverse has been roused to anger again by the one hot button topic that is certain to awaken even the quietest recesses of our community: the scrutiny of veiled Muslim women in the pub…
Muslim Internet Proves Cyberbullying is Mad Real
In case you missed it, a Muslim woman who wears hijab was photographed for Playboy magazine. And — not unexpectedly — the Muslim Internet imploded. Aspiring journalist Noor Tagouri accept…
Feminism, Orientalism, Asra Nomani, and the Hijab: An Open Letter
It’s important for me, as an Iranian Muslim woman, to take up space. My narrative and identity are being constantly misrepresented, silenced and ignored–whether that is virtually, by way o…
Hijab or Not, Sexual Harassment Has Nothing to Do With Dress Codes
“You look hot in that outfit. Care to join me in my apartment after work to discuss your promotion?” One in three women between the ages of 18-34 has heard a similar, unwelcome sexually harassing comm…
ICYMI: There Should Be #NoAllMalePanels After This
Let’s be honest. No one can deny that there is a harsh gender divide in our community. Well, we’re doing something about that. Last night, MuslimGirl and some incredible avid moguls, write…
The ‘Nudity’ of Westernized Feminism
I was living in Montreal, Canada in 2010 and attending a French class to improve my language skills. I remember the lively and diverse group of students I studied and conversed with. I also remember t…
Why the Phrase ‘I Hope You Have a Baby Boy!’ Needs to Go
Recently an uncle visiting from overseas stayed with us for a few days. He was a pleasant and amiable man, keen to take in the sights and always up for a good yarn. On one such occasion, as he sat wit…
Hey, FEMEN — Topless Women Are Not Liberating Muslim Girls
Topless women at a Muslim conference? This is supposed to be some sort of statement to liberate Muslim women? Apparently, every “true feminist” knows that liberating Muslim women from the oppression t…
White Woman Exploits Muslim Women for Own Interests Again — This Time for Porn
There’s a problem with white liberal feminists: it’s their refusal to acknowledge that women of color are capable of empowering themselves. This phenomenon runs rampant in today’s society, and i…