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 …
Women’s Issues
Anxiety; how I’m learning to understand my brain
Anxiety: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. I …
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?
Post for Mamamia.com.au – go read it!
Hi friends! Tonight I was published on Mamamia.com.au I wrote a post about the current Muslim experience in an anti-terror …
#WeAreIslam – Layla Jheir – Hijabi Black Belt, Kick-boxer & Personal Trainer
EDIT (20/11/15): Many of you are coming here from this news.com.au article about the horrendous assault that Layla suffered …
Okay. Finding Muslim Men On RSVP Is A Terrible Idea.
I wanted to show my friend this hilarious Islamic dating website that Google used to recommend for me. So I Googled …
Questions About Wearing a Hijab That You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask.
I love when people ask me questions about Islam. LOVE. IT. It means you’re showing an interest in who I …
How To Fix a Broken Heart – Or Why Nothing Can Keep You Down.
There are lots of titles I could have used for this post, like ‘Why You Should Never Give Everything You …
The Perils of a Muslim Woman’s Hunt for Mr Right.
I know I’ve said I’m sick and tired of the Lebanese community trying to find me a husband. But these people …
The struggles of a Muslim feminist
I’m surrounded by women who still believe that there’s no need for that awful, dirty feminism that those old, sour …
Things I do with my Hijab that you never even considered.
Yes, yes, wearing a hijab is all about piety and important things (you can read all about that here). But …
Insulting Skinny Girls is Just as Bad as Fat Shaming, Lucy Gransbury.
I’m fat. That shouldn’t be an insult, it’s a known fact, an adjective. People like to use it as an …
The Worst Eye Liner – NO Product – I’ve Ever Bought.
What’s black and useless and disappears in the blink of an eye? Napoleon Perdis’ Eye Liner Pencils Easily the worst product …
My Family’s New Year’s Resolution – Get me married.
We all know the story about the annoying, old aunt, right? The one where she kept cackling ‘you’re next!’ at …
Slut-shaming – It’s Just Not On
I’ve often said that women just can’t win in a modern society. We’re either too fat or too thin. Too …
Why Do You Wear Hijab?
The use of head coverings to reflect cultural and religious practices is not a foreign concept. Even just a quick …
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