By Hadiya AbdelrahmanMichelle Obama chose not to cover her head as she visited American ally Saudi Arabia to pay her condolences to the oppressive royal family for the death of King Abdullah. People found it bold. Courageous. Revolutionary. Many applauded her. She was hailed by media as an example of the oppressive policies on women in Saudi…
By Hadiya AbdelrahmanKing Abdullah of Saudia Arabia has passed away at 90 years old. His 80 year old brother with dementia is now assuming the throne to the kingdom. The capital of Islam. For those who are against rejoicing in death, yes, I agree. However, I am not saddened by Abdullah’s death, either. I stand in tribute…
By Hadiya AbdelrahmanThe suffering of the Palestinian people is not meant to be your lesson. If you are a Muslim that is staunchly against occupation and you haven’t heard of the Muslim Leaders Initiative (MLI) yet, then you are in for a treat. MLI is a faith-washing trip that sends prominent members of the Muslim American community…
By Hadiya AbdelrahmanIn 1969, Rasmea Odeh signed a false confession convicting her of participating in the 1969 bombings in Israel, after she was arrested, tortured, and raped in an Israeli prison. She was put on trail once again in the United States in 2013, for allegedly falsely writing ‘no’ to a question about previous arrests or imprisonments…
By Hadiya AbdelrahmanWhen talking about current events, one cannot help but mention the revolutions happening across the Middle East. This beautiful and uplifting spectacle carries with it not only a fresh outlook on the future of the region, but also a defining moment for the whole world. A region plagued with dictatorships and oppressive regimes, the revolutions…
By Hadiya AbdelrahmanI thought about writing this article as I was making myself tea. I was thinking about how fast time goes by. I was reminiscing of a time sitting with my friends. I could hear the laughter like it was yesterday, the conversation like it was today. That memory is not because of how good of…
