“For some, this period [of religious development] was characterized by increased insularity, intolerance, and estrangement, sometimes from family…At the time, this felt right…But a curious thing...
Action Alert March 30, 2013 will mark 10 years that Dr. Aafia Siddiqui has been engulfed in an unending regime of brutal political imprisonment. As part...
When I wrote my last piece on female wet dreams, I received many requests to add a portion on vaginal discharge as well. However, since vaginal discharge...
While yes, that is one of the benefits of wearing ḥijāb, that is not the reason why we wear it. I decided to start wearing ḥijāb...
Today, we would like to take the opportunity to honor our dear sister, Asma Hanif. Sister Asma is our latest example of Muslims making a positive...
The very word “to call people (da‘wah)” in the Arabic language evokes a sense of gentleness and affinity towards others. When you are calling people to...
By Nada Shawish Modern Mary founder and designer Seema Sahin believes that modesty is something that all women can appreciate. At her Washington, D.C., boutique, she...
By: Israa Alrawi He sat across the table gazing at me. His mouth opened as if he meant to utter something, but he held back. Then...
By Hena Zuberi Arranged marriages are the cultural norm for (many) Muslims across the world. Men and women who are ready to get married may meet...
By Aishah Mohd. Nasarruddin, trainee lecturer in women’s health development unit, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Drifted and Forgotten The flourishing of prostitution in Muslim countries is a...