Shaykh: A male religious figure in Islam, usually someone who is well learned in traditional knowledge. The term ‘Shaykha’ is probably not one known to many, it means a ‘female shaykh’, i.e. a woman who has pursued and acquired sacred knowledge. Islam is often blamed for oppressing women, many point to “wife beating”, veiled women, […]
For a couple of months, I was a teacher for new Muslims and anyone else interested in Islam. I taught them some of the basic rules of Islam the basic beliefs and the culture of Islam. I got very used to this position. It became a part of my identity I was a teacher. I […]
This lovely article has been contributed by my friend Mujahid Abdul Aleem in recognition of the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Arabic transliterations have been left as is to preserve the original article. For anyone reading who is not Muslim, new Muslim or anyone else with questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! We are […]
It took me far too long to realize this but love lies. Love is actually quite worthless when it comes to searching for a suitable marriage companion. As a Muslim American woman I’m caught between many different opinions, some of which I’m sure are completely invalid, others which ones I’m not sure. In the west […]
My eyes were glued to the fashion magazine ‘Elle’ as a kid. I loved the fashion spreads, the fashion trends, the beauty reviews. I would fold down the pages of magazines for the clothes and accessories I wanted. I saved fervently for a ‘Louis Vuitton’ bag (though I never had the guts to make the […]
When I was younger I actually had no desire to travel, and by younger I refer to only a few years ago. I’d been to different places in the states like D.C. and Philadelphia but the idea of abroad travel never seemed desirable, Where would I go? And for what? Well after two of my […]
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