By Bint AbdulSelf-esteem is such a tricky topic. In my opinion, anyone who thinks it’s a simple concept is mistaken. I used to think that increasing self-esteem would consist of a long, painstaking journey, with numerous steps and stages. I thought that even if someone managed the journey, they may still end up dissatisfied, heartbroken, or confused….
By Sana HarharaSomeone once told me, My mother carried my daughter first. It’s true! When we were in our mother our eggs form in the embryo as a fetus, My mother made room for my daughter and fed my daughter before I. And her grandmother the same with her and I, One day I will carry my…
By Sana HarharaDolkis, ghajaras, yellow and pink dust in the air, Laughter of mothers and aunts, cousins and nieces. A glimpse of happiness, Turns to sudden fears of the unknown. Decorated eyes looking up in desperation, The green glitter is dim but still shines. Torn and beaten with age, you can still make out…
By Maliya NazThe Peace Studio, led by peace educator Maya Soetoro of the Obama Foundation, islaunching a new campaign, 100 Offerings of Peace. This project brings over 10 countries together with both known and emerging creatives in visual, performing, literary, spiritual, and musical arts to generate new works about what peace means to them, how they practice…
By Zainab KhanAs kids grow up, there’s one thing that is universally beloved by virtually all of them: cartoons. Kids love cartoons, whether they’re watching Saturday morning cartoons or watching after school as a treat for completing homework. Back in the day, Islamic cartoons were both funny and informative. When we look at some of the most…
By Zainab KhanThe Netflix show Indian Matchmaking is under fire for all the wrong reasons, whether it be colorism, classism, caste-ism, or even the matchmaker’s own insensitive remarks evidencing –isms, something else is missing from the equation of representation. And despite the talk of all things wrong with the documentary, it is still ranked one of the…
By MG StaffWhat do you know about implicit bias? Do you find yourself having responses to situations and not understand why you feel the way you do? How critical are you in your thinking? How willing are you to break free from your old thoughts? What do you know about implicit bias? Take a listen to Melanie…
By Maram FaragIf 2020 has taught us anything, it is that there are more things we need to learn about in this world we live in today. Between the chaos of the pandemic, the existing racial systemic divisions, and a complicit voter demographic of people who think we don’t have a problem, educating ourselves about different issues…
By Amani SalahudeenIf you are wondering what you can do to stay conscious about racism, we recommend you read the following books: 1. Beloved by Toni Morrison Beloved is about Sethe, who was a former slave and lived in 1870s Ohio. This book will explain to you the harsh reality and how cruel humanity can be. It…
By Jessica Daqamsseh“I can’t breathe.” Chained and pinned under a man’s weight. “I can’t breathe.” The pressure like a boulder- suffocating hate filled violent murder “I can’t breathe.” His words we hear their truth yet not all hearts are moved “I can’t breathe.” His soul has left us and taken with it humanity’s “I can’t breathe.” “I…
By AnonymousIn this poem, the author explores media representations in which women take off their hijab for one reason or the other, often to satisfy Western standards or the male gaze. As the girl on the TV takes off her hijab, I watch in awe, I thought people would accuse her of breaking the law, I…
By A. Khazi-SyedI grew up with my heritage meticulously arranged in a crystal snow globe Hum Saath Saath Hain and a warm bowl of Haleem alike Surrounded by endless fields of mango trees Framed by the piercing of a macague-filled mountain That gives way to carelessly paved roads of intricately adorned lorries and fresh street-side nariyals The…
By imaanasimSince we’re all home and under various phases of stay at home orders, many of us have extra time on our hands. With the Internet, there’s no shortage of content to consume, but we thought you’d enjoy checking out some of our favorite creative Muslim content creators, who do everything from poetry to photography. Check…
By Amani SalahudeenOnce Upon an Eid is the #ownvoices anthology you need on your shelf! This book came out on May 5th, 2020, and is the perfect book for elementary and middle school readers. It’s a collection of short stories edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed. In Islam, there are two eids: Eid-ul-Fitr, the feast to…
By Amani SalahudeenDisney+ recently declared that they are working on a short in which the characters will be celebrating Eid! So far, the only thing we know for certain is that they want actors who speak Urdu and English. Casting will occur in Los Angeles. Although it will be great to see this on a platform such as…
