Moe Shama and his family are dispelling stereotypes through his creative videos using music and slapstick comedy routines to entertain and enlighten his audience. His “We Will Rock You” video went viral over night, and we think you will enjoy this interview, where he talks about Muslims in America, Donald Trump, misconceptions, and music. We…
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Kids and Hijab: “Do You Staple-Gun that to Your Head Everyday?”
For most of us, late Autumn means crawling out from under the duvet at silly o’clock and heading out to catch a bus to school, work or uni in the freezing cold. For me, this season also means getting to know a crop of new students as they begin their year-long English courses. The youngest…
“Wearing a Hijab Must Save You a Lot of Time”
I dislike it when people say things to me like, “You’re so lucky you wear a hijab, you don’t have to worry about bad hair days,” or “Wearing a hijab must save you a lot of time,” or “You have it so easy!” I mean, I’ve never walked in your shoes, but based off my…
Response to a Christian Sister
This morning, I awoke to quite a few emails from MuslimGirl.net readers, especially concerning the hijab. I’ve decided to respond to the following email I received because, well, it was the least harsh, and it contains a number of assumptions Americans have of the hijab. The name and email of the sender are hidden out…