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Your Guide To Knowing What Is Really Halal

Halal is an Arabic word that translates to “permissible” in English. When we say or hear the terms “halal food” or “halal fashion,” all it means is what is practically allowed in Islam according to the Quran (holy book of Islam) and the Sunnah (the teachings of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.) Beauty: Halal Edition As mentioned…

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5 Black Muslim Beauty Influencers With the *Ultimate* Skincare Tips

Have you been struggling to get your skincare routine down? We’ve compiled a list of Black Muslim beauty influencers who share their skincare routine to create space for diverse skin tones, textures, and representation. So, whether you’re dealing with skin issues or looking for the perfect list of products for your nighttime skincare routine, start…

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How Beauty and Sexuality Are Conflated in Muslim Arab-American Culture

The present scholarship of sexuality in Muslim Arab-American (MAA) culture is minimal and even more is the conversation of sexuality. I want to reintroduce this discussion with a focus on beauty, as I believe beauty is a major contributor to how we currently define and express our sexuality. For this reason, I redact my previous…

Wellness

Read My Lips: Ugly Doesn’t Exist

It’s so hard to believe that our imperfections are in fact normal and common. It’s hard to accept that the “flaws” aren’t real, and that ugly doesn’t exist. Society, media, and beauty industries have influenced us all our lives. We have grown to give into the lies that stretch marks need to disappear; that pimples…

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#MuslimGirlClique Share Skin Care Routines That Make Their Faces Glow

Before skin care routines were a thing, mine was basically Nivea cream and good old Vaseline. Those days are long gone. Now everyone has a skin care routine, carefully crafted ten step regimens composed of clay masks and rosewater sprays, hydrating moisturizers and jojoba face oil. I reached out to the #MuslimGirlClique to see what…

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The Benefits of a Cruelty-Free Beauty Routine

What comes to your mind when you think of the beauty industry? Have you ever wondered how your favorite products are made, what they contain and what kind of animal testing they go through? In the U.S. alone, over 100 million animals are tortured and killed as a result of animal testing per year.  However, being…

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#TheList: Best Looks From November’s End

#TheList includes some of our favorite looks, for some major style inspo. Here’s a roundup of the best modest fashion looks for the last days of November: 1) @hautehijab  This plum monochrome look by @hautehijab is what fall outfit dreams are made of! 2) @zaraazii There’s no “no pastel after Labor Day” rule according to @zaraazii 3) @feeeeya @feeeeya looking absolutely…

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#TheList: Week of November 5

#TheList includes some of our favorite looks of the week, for some major style inspo. 1) Beautiful wedding pics, the @qis_mo way. Big congratulations to Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir! 2) Business in the front party in the back ft. @asma.nasa. 3) Major heart eyes for @feeeeya‘s ultra-lush magazine shoot. 4) Swoonin’ @theyusufs pairing denim jackets with vintage…

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5 Steps to Boost Your Skin Care Routine

My philosophy when it comes to skin care is “less is more.” Partially, because I’m a broke pharmacy student, but also because investing in a few proven products will keep your skin and your bank account happy. And it doesn’t need to be complicated – just thorough and consistent. Here is a list of some…

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Here’s 100 Years of Iran’s Beauty Standards in One Minute

Here’s a video about Iran that doesn’t involve oppression, terrorism or propaganda. This super cute 3 minute episode by Cut Video highlights the evolution of beauty and make-up in Iran over the last 100 years. The historic integration of religion and beauty is breathtaking and eye-opening: Middle Eastern women’s lives don’t stop when you’re not…

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A Muslim Brother Takes On Society’s Beauty Standards

Muslims have been taking the spoken word poetry community by a storm. From politics to religion to love, Muslim youth have been creating a name for themselves with their powerful performances that seek to shed light on society’s ills and beauties. A young brother named Shahroz decided to take a stand against every girl and…