Articles filed under Activism & Media
See Through This
We often hear about a matter which is so often talked about in the Western Society. We hear phrases such as: ‘If we remove it will liberate the Muslim woman’ or ‘This is the only way of granting back the rights of Muslim women’ I am talking about none other than the Burka, or more islamically defined, the Niqab (face veil). The issue of Niqab has been popping up in our newspapers, TV, and the... Read More →
Speak up on the Day of Silence!
The Day of Silence, which is sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), fast approaches. This year it will take place in most public schools on April 16. On this day, thousands of public high schools and increasing numbers of middle schools will allow students to remain silent throughout an entire day-even during instructional time-to promote GLSEN’s socio-political goals and its controversial,... Read More →
Flat Tires?
“A lot of people, especially sisters, when they get married are no longer as active in da’wah. They become like flat tires. They were once inflated and exciting and doing this and doing that, then they get married and you never hear about them again. Don’t be a flat tire! And don’t be the obstacle for your spouse that causes them to be a flat tire!” -Sh. Waleed Basyouni, Torch Bearers This is... Read More →
Ten Qualities of the Youth Da’ee
We all want to live our best life. For many of us, our best life means doing everything we can to make the world a better place. Everyone agrees that the youth are the future. In FAYM, the young people are our focus. However, anyone who has interacted with adolescents, tweens, teens, and young adults has realized it is a daunting task. But what if the problem isn’t with them, but with us? Have we prepared ourselves... Read More →
Dawah Thursdays
My brain pounded against my skull. I had placed my chair by the dawah table and started laying out a few Qurans on the table to hand out whenever a non-Muslim felt inspired to come and ask for one. But the Music from the Salsa club was loud. I was in the breezeway of the main university corridor, and went through this routine weekly. It wasn’t difficult to get a table, but the gumption – that was a challenge. There... 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 →
International Elimination of Violence Against Women
Rule Number 1: Never sit in the front of a cab. I broke the rule; that was just the first one that night. Initially, it seemed like my only option. There was a slightly older woman in the back and as I waved down this cab, she showed no signs of budging to give me room. I broke the rule thinking, “Oh, well… I don’t want to seem rude to her and move her over and its not like I am completely alone with... Read More →
We’re Nominated for the Brass Crescent Awards 2009!
We are excited and humbled that MuslimahSource.org has been nominated for a Brass Crescent Award – this year we are nominated in two categories: “Best Female Blog” and “Best Post or Series” for Eleven White Roses MashaAllah! JazakumAllah khair to all those of you who nominated us! Please visit the site now to submit your votes. Polls close end of day Friday, November 27, 2009 – 9 pm... Read More →
Edible Da’wah
So, we’re tight on money this year (every year?). But we want to make this Ramadan/Eid a blast with beautiful and creative da’wah (outreach). We know our actions speak WAY louder than our words, and we’ve already exhausted our vocal chords at every opportunity–describing the wonderful and colorful ethnic foods, community gatherings, and heightened worship for Muslims in this amazingly blessed month with our... Read More →
Muslim Youth in Action
Young Americans are often not regularly involved in community service. Not due to apathy, but to the fact that the channels of encouragement and opportunity aren’t easily accessible. The Muslim community in America is no exception. Chances are your average 17 year old is not going to wake up one morning and decide on his or her own to fix the steps of that dilapidated home he or she passes by daily on the way to school.... Read More →
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