Author: Stephanie Roy

Acadian/French Canadian, raised by a Catholic mom and an agnostic gay dad in northern New Brunswick, Canada, she is now a recent convert to Islam and an activist for LGBTQ-affirming interpretation of Islam and other faiths. As Queer-spawned and an active ally of the LGBTQ community, she sees her first responsibility - in life, in faith and in humanity - to defend her biological, chosen and future family from sexism, racism, classism, ableism, heterosexism, cissexism and other types of discrimination. You can find Stephanie's musings at www.LoveGodDiversity.com.

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Common but colourful

24 June 20124 November 2015 Stephanie Roy

Peace and blessings everyone! I always advise that you take styles and make them your own. Here is how I am taking a common scarf style and giving it colour and personality! This style uses a square scarf but could … Continue reading Common but colourful

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Scarves and Rainbows

22 June 20125 November 2015 Stephanie Roy

Today I’m in a good mood. No, sorry, I’m in a GREAT mood. The reason for my happiness? Well first, it is Friday and I love Fridays as they are the symbol of my impending freedom from my grown-up responsibilities. Second, I have finally published my blog for all to see, which is an important and yet terrifying step towards “coming out” as a Muslim. Thankfully, I have received A LOT of positive feedback from friends and I am looking forward on making them proud times and times again. Hoping, God wlling, that I won’t offend anyone but instead will … Continue reading Scarves and Rainbows

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Breezy Bohemian

22 June 20124 November 2015 Stephanie Roy

Peace and Blessings everyone! This look requires a shawl, this particular one is made of stretchy lace. Any shawl could be used though, to really accentuate the bohemian look of it, use a cotton scarf and add a small head … Continue reading Breezy Bohemian

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Two easy square scarf styles

21 June 20124 November 2015 Stephanie Roy

Peace and blessings everyone! Square scarves are widely available the world over and used in a number of different styles. Here are some simple styles using a square scarf which can be replicated with most any square scarf! These styles … Continue reading Two easy square scarf styles

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Basic scarf bun

20 June 20124 November 2015 Stephanie Roy

Peace and blessings everyone! It’s an easy look that ANYONE can wear. This style can be done with most any scarf; however, I would advise using a light scarf as the bun can be heavy and pull on your neck … Continue reading Basic scarf bun

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Identifiable Muslim Identity

19 June 20125 November 2015 Stephanie Roy

For the first two years of my journey towards Islam, I was very quiet about it. I did not know what to expect from family, friends, colleagues or from the world in general. Only in the last six months I have started to make decisions based on my Muslim Identity, which I assume even as I have not yet done my Shahada. Today, less than a month away from my official conversion to Islam, I find myself excited, nervous, anxious to finally become what I know in my heart I really am. I have recently taken it upon myself to … Continue reading Identifiable Muslim Identity