Ramadhan Plan 2017
Time and times again, I have made elaborate plans for Ramadhan in the hopes that I would be led spiritually.
So here I am, soon be celebrating 5 years as a convert to Islam and my 8th Ramadhan since I first attempted the practice in 2009. … Continue reading Ramadhan Plan 2017
My hijab makes him feel like “a shitty brown person”
I cannot deny the great deal of privilege I have been afforded as a white person. Regardless of whether I should or morally would, I COULD … Continue reading My hijab makes him feel like “a shitty brown person”
I have seen God in their eyes…
The simple thought of standing next to my bestie in ritual prayer [salaat] brings tears to my eyes. This may sound ridiculous but I’ve never felt … Continue reading I have seen God in their eyes…
I’ve Seen Grown Men Cry
I’ve seen grown men cry, when seeing their daughters in a prom dress and over their father’s gasket: these were public tears, socially-acceptable male tears, tears … Continue reading I’ve Seen Grown Men Cry
Faith: better or bitter?
Converting to any religion is always a complex and ongoing journey. With a faith as politicized and ritualistic as Islam, this journey gets heavily monitored and … Continue reading Faith: better or bitter?
Ramadhan Game: a snack, a verse, and a gesture
Ramadhan is just a few days away, and though it hasn’t quite hit me, it is high time I begin to prep. While Ramadhan 2015 had … Continue reading Ramadhan Game: a snack, a verse, and a gesture
