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The Fairest

By: Umm Salihah I thought eyes of brown were sweet, though blue was sharp, and green; my newly sightless friend said, longing: “The prettiest eyes can see.” I decided skin was fine (in all my favorite shades); a leper passed and then I knew: the best skin is without disease. I declared long curly hair the fairest of them all; my bald friend, wistful, said it slow: “It would be nice to have any hair at all.” The... Read More →

Eid Mubarak from MuslimahSource!

The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Every nation has its festival and this is your festival.” (Abu Dawud) And thus, let us rejoice on this occasion. Let us remember the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him. Let us remember those who are less fortunate. Let us be kind to our close and far relatives, neighbors and all. Most of all, let us re-examine ourselves and make an... Read More →

“Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number”: Child Marriage and Maturity, a Reflection

“Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number” © Child Marriage and Maturity, a Reflection By Umm Zakiyyah Years ago, when television was still a part of my life, I was watching a Seinfeld episode in which the character George saw an attractive, shapely young woman and subsequently made a comment to Jerry urging him to look at her body.  Jerry in response told George that the girl was fifteen years old, and he playfully scolded... Read More →