Dear God, give me strength
I can’t organize my thought enough for a brand new list, but here are my tried and true tips for Ramadhan. Continue reading Dear God, give me strength
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Tag: islam
Stop telling me I look good without hijab!
“You look so much better without hijab!” reminds me that you – stranger, acquaintance, family member – have not bothered to get to know me beyond my appearance, have not considered the context in which I and we exist, do not realize the impact of your remark, and do not recognize that clothing choices can be and are political. Continue reading Stop telling me I look good without hijab!
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”
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
Hijab FAQ
I can’t be the only Muslim woman or “covered” woman who gets a BILLION questions about the headscarf. While I seldom enjoy being asked random questions … Continue reading Hijab FAQ
