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#WeStandWithNasrin: Why a Focus on Justice Needs to Be Central for Muslims Everywhere

By Sarah Huxtable Mohr

“Oh, you who believe, stand up for justice.” We as Muslims have a call to be witnesses and advocates for justice as a central tenet of our faith. As such, in a country like the United States — which has withdrawn from the United Nations Human Rights Council — we have to work for our…

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Stop Policing My Right to Wear The Hijab

By Mariam Nouser

“Why do you wear the hijab?” “Why did you take it off?” “Why do you wear it like that?” Muslim females like myself are sick and tired of hearing this. The flurry of questions I got when I started wearing the hijab the first time in July 2013 was astounding. Of course, I recognize my privilege…