There is this crucial distinction between religion and culture that is often overlooked when it comes to Muslim women’s rights in the masjid. Islamophobes and Muslim hardliners, though may superficially come off as polar-opposite outlooks, are surprisingly similar in their reductionist perspectives of Islam. Instead of acknowledging the influence of pre-existing traditions on the adoption of Islam in different places across the globe, cultural interpretations are held as absolutes that can never be challenged.  Both sides reduce the elaborate history and thought of Islam into a monolith ..read more

This week of April 12, 2024, marks the third day of our Eid holidays, and just a regular day of indiscriminate bloodshed for Palestinians in Gaza. Children are suffering, families are grieving, women are struggling, and despair is looming large. To provide you with how this week has been going so far, here is a roundup of the top news that you should keep under your radar. “Israel Kills Three Sons & Four Grandchildren of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh” While the world is torn between those who celebrate their demise and those who grieve their loss, let us acknowledge Palestine’s stark vulnera ..read more

On March 30, Ramy Youssef performed a standup on SNL that has touched countless people across the world, including myself. Lately, I have been going through a rollercoaster on social media. I have had to hit that unfollow button on Instagram, missed some job opportunities, and felt like some of my friends and colleagues were giving me the cold shoulder. Why? All because I have been vocal about my support for the Palestinian cause. But you know what? This is not new. Taking a stand against injustice is not easy. It takes guts, and more than that, it takes knowing right from wrong. With everyth ..read more

Juz 30 of the Quran is one that is quite special in the sense that it not only concludes the revelations that are sent down to Prophet Muhammad (SAWW), but there are many chapters within it that have become a part of our daily lives since we were children. Often, when children are encouraged to memorize chapters from the Quran, they begin from the ones mentioned in the 30th juz typically due to how short they may be. However, out of the several chapters, beautiful chapters, that exist within the Quran, nothing tops the attachment that I have for Surah Al-Fajr. Here is my analysis.  The bl ..read more

Eid al-Fitr is making its grand comeback, which means our annual Muslim Met Gala extravaganza is here to rise and shine. It’s that magical time of the year when the vast majority of us find ourselves immersed in the digital labyrinth of Google, feverishly scouring the Web for the freshest Eid outfit ideas and inspirations so that we can gauge the ongoing trends in the world of Muslim modesty and its fashion industry. While it’s true that some among us have had their Eid outfit plans meticulously mapped out since the dawn of January 2024 (yes, I’ve been quietly keeping tabs on all your pre-Eid ..read more

As we welcome Eid al-Fitr, insha’Allah everyone will be able to commemorate this special occasion by participating in Eid prayer, either in congregation or alone. To save you some time in looking up how to perform the Eid prayer, we’ve provided you with this simple video to follow. Make sure to check out the second video included in this post to maximize your blessings! ALSO WATCH: How to Perform Eid Prayer at Home Eid Mubarak, #MuslimGirlArmy! May you be rewarded with prosperity, patience, and contentment after a month of faith-building and fasting.  ..read more

Surah Al-Qiyamah, the 75th chapter of the Quran, and a part of Juz 29, is an important conversation/reminder from God on the inevitability of the Day of Judgment, and the accountability every soul our Creator has created, will face. For me, the Day of Judgment has always been an interesting event or concept within our religion to discuss because of its signs, which we know many have already appeared, and the events that will take place. It’s also a surah that oddly keeps me grounded and reminds me that I’ve been created not just for this world, but for the next. This surah, which was revealed ..read more

It is expected to see a solar eclipse today, insha’Allah. As Muslims, we need to perform the Eclipse prayer whenever we witness it, as commanded by the Prophet (PBUH.) So here is a quick and easy-to-follow video on how to pray the eclipse prayer that you can watch on the go ..read more

With the last few nights of Ramadan here, we all know we want to catch the blessed night of Laylatul Qadr, as well as maximize the rest of this beloved month. Many of us have been holding our financial fire due to the rising cost of living to focus on the last 10 nights, myself among them. While I know it is important to donate locally, it is of great importance to me to donate to charities and Zakat organizations in the world in dire need of our aid, and Palestine is at the top of all of our lists. However, there is a significant challenge in knowing who to donate to.   It ..read more

Juz 28 features many chapters that once again remind the believers of associating themselves with disbelievers and remembering their Creator, and within these chapters, there is also discussion surrounding the rights and laws for divorced women which I thought was quite interesting. This is because although our societies have placed a taboo on those who are divorced, you see that within the Quran, God has done quite the opposite, highlighting that there is a system put into place for such individuals. The chapters featured within this reflection are Surah Al-Mujadila (The Pleading Women), Sura ..read more