Power & Policy
Gazan men and journalists stand together to call for saving Palestinians from famine in North Gaza. (X/@ImadZakout)

A Thank You Letter to Our Impeccable Gazan Men

Gazan men have been bearing unimaginable burdens on their shoulders since October 7. Here is our little token of appreciation for awakening the irreplaceable sense of humaneness within peoples of all nations across the world and uniting all of us under your Palestinian flag.

Women To Watch
(L-R): Founé is putting on a technical silk dress worn throughout BALENCIAGA. Hawa is putting on all clothes worn throughout SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO. (Dazed/Solène Gün)

Muslim Women Fight France’s Secular Dress Code in Dazed Digital Magazine Winter Edition

Muslim women and girls in France are still subjected to secular dress code in school and sports events. Here’s how they’ve decided to fight back, as depicted in Dazed Digital Magazine’s 2023 winter edition!

Power & Policy
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory — May 15, 2013: Palestinians commemorating Nakba Day at Damascus Gate, East Jerusalem, May 15, 2013. The Nakba, literally, the “catastrophe”, names the event when Palestinian refugees driven out of what became the State of Israel in 1948. (iStock/rrodrickbeiler)

Here’s Why We Use Symbols and Emojis When Talking About the Genocide in Gaza

If you’ve been in the loop on how social media users talk about the situation in Palestine, you should’ve noticed they use symbols and the watermelon emoji when talking about Gaza. If you still feel confused about the reason, we’ve got you covered.

Spirituality
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10 tips from the hadith on reorganizing your life

It is officially 2023! I’ve never been the kind of person to make new year’s resolutions because I can’t stick to them no matter how much I want to. New year’s resolutions are always very daunting to accomplish so instead I decided to focus on how I can reorganize my life this year to be…

Power & Policy

A Lecturer Was Fired for Showing a Painting of the Prophet and Muslims Are Divided on the Decision

It’s been four years since I first entered my university’s halls, excited about the centuries-old history within the walls of my academic institution. I remember thinking professors were intimidating, and the profession unattainable, but its social value was exponential. These individuals have studied long and hard, beat all the competition to be accepted into their…

Lifestyle
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Check Out These 8 Must-Have Skincare Products for the Winter

Bells are jingling, exams are near, and here comes the season of dry skin and peeling lips. The winter season is filled with adorning lights, hot cocoa, and cute trench coats. However, behind the cold girl Instagram-worthy pictures in front of twinkling lights are heaps of preparation and protection against the bitter cold. Feeling good…

Spirituality

Did You Know That Guardian Angels Are All Around Us?

Resting my head atop my pillow after making wudu (ablution) and reading Ayat al-Kursi, I know the angels are watching over me, fending off shaytaan and asking Allah (SWT) to forgive me for my sins. I know I am not alone. While Allah (SWT) is aware of my location, he has sent the angels to…

Spirituality
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6 Islamic Responsibilities of Parents

Growing up we all learned about the importance of obeying our parents, whether from our imams at mosques or teachers at Sunday school. We were taught that it is an Islamic obligation to care for them as they age, to speak calmly with them, and to simply follow their instructions. And while it is necessary…

Spirituality

Why Zainab Bint Ali Saw Nothing But Beauty Despite Her Losses

Content warning: This post contains graphic descriptions of death and violence. Part of what we memorialize and commemorate during Ashura is the sermon delivered by Zainab (as). Following the massacre of Ahlul-Bayt and their companions, our Lady Zainab (as) delivers a sermon in the court of Yazid, forever becoming a beacon of strength for Islam…