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The Habits of My Hijabs

I have assorted a generous collection of hijabs over the years, and one thing I’ve noticed is they all have their own distinct personalities. Some wrap around like the arms of your best friend, soft and comforting. Some are loud and flamboyant. Some are more subtle. Some hijabs are a pain to have around, high maintenance maharanis, always requiring adjusting and fixing and never staying put. Some are a complete joy... Read More →

Focus in on the Sunshine

Contentment with little, and gratitude for what you have are virtues. Despite realizing their importance, and not being very worldly, in my heart these virtues always seemed a bit out of reach. I’d feign content, so that perhaps I wouldn’t be counted amongst the ungrateful ones. I was content that I was alone surrounded by people who didn’t understand, and didn’t care to understand. I was content... Read More →

Sticky Note Reminder

I love sticky note shopping. Choosing the right color, the right size and even having fun with the shapes they come in. But what I love most about stick notes is how they rescue my fragile memory. And do I just admire those sticky notes and put them in a drawer or a pencil case? No! I put them on the wall, on the fridge, and (my favorite) all over my laptop! Your Hijab is a sticky note—as a matter of fact, it may be... Read More →

Honorable Mention

Congratulations to the winners of the Brass Crescent Awards! Alhamdulillah! We are happy to announce that MuslimahSource won an Honorable Mention in the Best Female Blog and Best Series category. Jazakillahu khair to all of you who voted for us! We look forward to your continued support.  Read More →

You – 1, Snake Oil – 0

They say that there’s a sucker born everyday. And I hate to say it – but I think there’s more than one sucker, and I’m sure that more than one of them is of the female variety. I think this because it might explain why we buy into the messages we’re bombarded with everyday. Maybe you’ve heard about the diet pill that will make you lose 30 pounds in one month or the kitchen appliance... Read More →

Four for Four: A Muslimah’s Guide to High School Survival

High school is an emotional and stressful time for everyone, but for a Muslimah, it’s more so. Here are just four tips to get you through those crucial four years of your life. As I’m writing this, I’m assuming that you go to a high school with a non-Muslim student and faculty majority. 1. Get Involved. Dip your foot into everything your school has to offer. Join the service club, student council, yearbook... Read More →