You can’t have your cake and eat it too: Australia’s experiment in multiculturalism
Australia has hit a fork in the road in the multiculturalism experiment. It’s time to make important choices.
Islam
No; rapping, Playboy-posing hijabis do not represent me.
Why should I believe that sexist ideals will ‘free’ the oppressed Muslim woman?
Because God Said So.
What happens to the vacuum that is created when Muslims neglect to mention God?
#Nabra; the latest victim of terrorism
Her murder is being treated as a ‘road rage incident’ rather than a terrorist attack or hate crime.
There’s something perverted about the Finsbury Park terror attack
The Finsbury Park terror attack is a sad reflection of how far we’ve fallen
Muslim Dating to Marriage: The Unofficial Rules
Are all Muslim marriages arranged? Do Muslims date? Don’t worry – I got you covered (lol…hijab).
I Don’t Represent ‘Real Muslims’. There’s No Such Thing.
Just because my views are slightly easier to swallow and relate to, it doesn’t mean that the views of other Muslims are any less valid.
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).
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.
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.
Thank You – What Two Years of Blogging as a Muslim Woman Has Taught Me
Just before midnight on 31 December 2013, as little knots formed in my stomach, I hit ‘Publish’ on my very …
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 …
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 …
Eddie McGuire: Yes, calling John Eren a ‘Mussie’ IS offensive.
How about swapping out the ‘M’ in ‘Mussie’ with an ‘A’. Being called Aussies would be a nice change!
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 …
I’m Still Learning to be Australian
Although I was born in Australia and know no other home, calling myself an Australian isn’t a natural thing. It never has been. Also, Reclaim Australia are stupid.
Unveiled Thought 