By Fatima ZaidiIn the aftermath of two devastating 7.8 earthquakes in Syria and Turkey that killed and looted scores of innocent civilians, “Shmuel Eliyahu, who serves as the chief Rabbi of Safed in northern Israel and is a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council, claimed that God was punishing countries affected by the disaster because of their…
By Fatima ZaidiThe dialogues around the existence of jinn within Islam are significant to address and research because these entities give us several lessons to analyze and reflect upon in our life. We are often introduced to the jinn through scary stories of encounters in a dark room with friends. We try to see if they exist…
By Fatima ZaidiIn 1994, Nazma Khan, with several members of her family, made the grueling and life-changing journey of leaving their lives behind in Bangladesh in hopes of starting a new life in America. Khan recalls her father’s hard work, who used to sell newspapers on the street to find a living space that would accommodate up…
By Fatima ZaidiHijabs, brightly colored modest dresses, sustainable efforts, and inclusivity — this was the scene at this year’s New York Fashion Week (NYFW) as rising Indonesian Muslim designers took the runway by storm with their powerful and elegant modest wear. While the widely anticipated, biannual shows of fashion week are an astounding opportunity for models and…
