A reminder to take ourselves to account first before we look towards others. I’m standing inside the train, trying to stay steady as the vehicle swerves swiftly across the tracks. From the periphery,...
Guest writer Azlin Ahmed continues her discussion regarding the assumptions associated with wearing the hijab. Image courtesy of Mihai Tamasila I’m still a newbie at this; at a stage where the wardro...
Guest writer Miss K details how wearing the hijab has in fact changed her worldview. I never thought I would take the word “unattractive” as a compliment. The concept of hijab has changed the way I v...
Guest writer Muslimah Learner shares her personal story of how Allah guided her to the proper hijab. Image courtesy of minidan49 My journey to hijab was a roller coaster ride, having a lot of ups and...
Poem by guest writer Ubah. Materialization of Liberation Within every thread of the scarf I don on my head is woven the word ‘freedom’. Everyday I deviate from societal standards by confo...
Guest writer Zaineb Shebani eloquently discusses the mannerisms of providing advice and how we may be falling short on this right. I recently came across an article posted by a friend on Facebook tha...
One of our guest writers Tehzeeb enlightens us with her feelings on the first day of school –with hijab. I remember perfectly that day as I anxiously walked down to the intimidating middle scho...
Umm Khadeeja gives us the inside scoop on what it feels like to live with niqab. Image courtesy of 4seasons Several months back I remember watching a group of niqabis and thinking to myself, masha...
Guest writer Azlin Ahmad follows up on her earlier article – “My Cover Up” – and delves into the deeper analysis of the thought process and arguments against hijab that she ba...
Guest writer Bint Mohsin reminds us of our situation as Muslims and how it is a glad tidings for us inshaAllah. Bismillah Strange how we always stick out like a sore thumb in a crowd; strange how we ...
The tragic story of a young man’s end has sparked a nuance of big questions in our roles as Muslim social activists. “Trayvon Martin was an unarmed, 17-year-old who was killed by a neighborhoo...
Guest writer Umm Armeen shares her opinion and valuable advice regarding her daughter’s decision to wear hijab. I have come across many people who cannot comprehend why anybody would want to em...
You take a long, hard look – a look into the mirror, into your books, into your own heart and soul. And because you’ve spent that time reflecting, you come away with a different view of t...
Guest writer Amna Hasan shares with us the events and reflections of an interesting day. Image courtesy of Ummanaal It all happened on exam day. I noted that perhaps I was the only one in the examina...
A poem by guest writer Umm Jihad Tonia Salahuddin. Fight or Flight Umm Jihad Tonia Salahuddin I keep trying to decide if I will stay and fight I know you expect me to tuck my tail and take flight Not...
Modesty comes in more than just our physical appearance. Our entire bodies, personalities, and thoughts should emanate modesty. * Bilal and Basit are playing basketball in the local masjid’s gy...
An important reminder to reflect over what we prioritize in terms of knowledge. Image courtesy of Ummanaal I was flipping through my blue Physics text book, which had exactly 796 pages. “Oh God,” I w...
Guest writer Shareefa explores our definitions of identity and self assurance. So, being a part of this confused, easily-influenced, westernised generation, many of us youth have one thing in common ...
Seeking peace from obeying Allah ta’ala is always more satisfying than giving into anger. You know when something really annoys you – a blaze of red hot anger covers your heart and blind...
Guest writer Eliesa debates whether wearing hijab is difficult or easy from different angles. Image courtesy of phelle You may believe that using a long piece of material to cover the hair and bosom ...
A poem by BookwormHijabi. Divine Wisdom Tell me why they demand! Why this way? they ask. What good is this? they question; Why for me this task? I wear loose clothes already, Why a scarf, why jilbab?...
Guest writer Azlin Ahmad shares with us her transformation from pre-hijab to post-hijab. A few months ago, I was waiting for the dentist, wondering why they were taking so long to call my name after ...
Often times it is those whom we love who bring us closer to our Lord. I love Allah. I cover for Allah. I pray to Allah. I obey for Allah. I am not perfect, but I try for Allah. I repent to Allah. I s...
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