Moving Out of Home – How to Survive It
Moving out of your parents place for the first time is exciting and terrifying. Here are some tips to make it easier.
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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.
The Iraq Inquiry: Call for Volunteers
The Iraq Inquiry that was released a few days ago is about 2.5 million words long, making it inaccessible to …
Here Come the Habibs: Was it Racist?
Before airing, Here Come the Habibis was bashed over and over for being ‘racist’ (you can see the trailer here). A petition was …
It’s Okay to Disappoint Your Parents
It’s amazing how our relationships with our parents change. For most of us, we spend our childhoods treating our parents …
Fiji Attractions: Robinson Crusoe Island Cruises and Tours
This post is part of a bigger series of posts about my time in Fiji. For more, see the parent …
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 …
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 …
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!
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.
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?
Rita Panahi – calling for debate without understanding the debate (or basic math).
Have you ever heard of Rita Panahi? Nope. Neither have I. Not until this morning. She wrote this pretty ridiculous article …
Charlie Hebdo Attack: Where Are Extremists Going With This?
At 11.30am on Wednesday morning, two gunmen entered the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical magazine. They shot at the reception staff …
2014: What a bloody year.
Do this with me. Take a deep breath. Go on. Just pause for a minute. A big, deep breath in …
Desk Calendars You Need For 2015
The best way to be productive at work is to have a desk calendar. It makes your office space… real …
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all of you who are celebrating! May it be a beautiful one for you all. My thoughts …
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. …
Waleed Aly: First Muslim Co-Host of a Major Australian Prime Time TV Show
Waleed Aly is to become the first Muslim in Australia to co-host a major, prime time television show. Waleed is set …
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