Islam

STOP. TRYING. TO. STRIP. ME.

I refuse to be stripped down – stripped of my personality, my strength, my intelligence, my beliefs, my culture and my rights.

Burkini Ban: How an Innocent Pun Became Another Way to Erase Muslim Women

Who’d have thought a wet-suit-cap-little-skirty thing that covers ones nethers would be so controversial?

Calling All Hijabi Fashionistas: Refresh Your Spring Wardrobe With These Lovely Hijab Styles

Looking for inspiration to jazz up your wardrobe for Spring? I’ve got you covered! (Lol. Covered).

Sit Down; You Don’t Own My Voice

If you’ve never had to walk in the shoes of the post 9/11 generation please sit down. We can speak for ourselves.

Islamaphobia: A driver for jihad – July 2016

On 29 July 2016, I presented at the Australian National University’s Women in Violent Extremism: Myth and Reality conference. As part …

American Christian Confronts Bigotry by Wearing Hijab

In December of 2015, though April of 2016, Nancy wore the hijab in her daily life as an expression of solidarity with the American Muslim community, and in support of freedom of religious expression.

Exactly the Same

Below is a creative piece on identity, written by HollyLouise13. Holly Louise is a young Australian writer who is passionate …

Lifting the veil: Women under religious extremism – April 2016

In April, 2016, I joined a panel as part of an interesting discussion on women who live in religiously extreme …

Anti-Terror Spending Rise Marked by Exponential Rise in Attacks

We didn’t care when blood was shed overseas. But the impacts of terrible policies are slapping us in the face directly now. The deaths are far too close to home.

Yeah, sometimes explaining myself as a Muslim is exhausting.

People aren’t expecting long and eloquent explanations anymore. Just, y’know. A little bit of condemnation to reassure everyone that I’m still on the right team.

I’m a Valuable Muslim Woman, Even Without the Husband

You know what I’m sick to death of? Being asked by other Muslims about when I’m getting married. Being asked …

Waleed Aly: ISL is Weak. A Must Watch

We’re all a little bit tired and feeling a little weak; a little defenceless. Waleed Aly, a Muslim Australian writer, …

Pray for Paris, Pray for Beirut, Pray for Humanity

Here we are again, friends. It’s 10 pm and I have gone from trying to wade through the crashing waves …

Remember: Reclaim Australia is Background Noise; Nothing More.

Forget them – this radicalised minority is to Australia what ISIS is to Islam.

Muslims: This Ramadan, Don’t Be The Haram Police.

The Islamic community is a dynamic one. For the most part, it is supportive and well-meaning. During Ramadan, Muslims will …

Is it offensive for non-Muslim women to wear a hijab?

Is it offensive for non-Muslim women to try on a hijab or cover their hair without a religious reason? Does it take away from the issues that Muslim women deal with on a regular basis?

Are Muslims Offended By Christmas?

Well, it’s officially the season to be jolly. Decorations are up. Christmas carols by Mariah Carey are playing in stores. …

#SydneySiege: We Will Not Go Down

Man Haron Monis was a psychopath. He was a lowlife scumbag. His name is not even worthy of being uttered. …

Halal Choices – But Not For Muslims

Every now and then something silly happens in Australia and I wonder whether it’s better to talk about it or …