Articles filed under Activism & Media
Ordinary Heroine: Sister Habibe Husain
You know that feeling when someone decides they want to live life extraordinarily, not just ordinarily? When one realizes that their breaths of their life are just ticking away day by day? Habibe Husain realized this and prayed to Allah, the Most High, for guidance. Her answer was clear: Rahma: Mercy. She decided to open Rahima Foundation and has been serving the hungry for nearly two decades, masha’Allah. Sister Habibe... Read More →
Ordinary Heroine: Ameena Jandali
By: Afshan Hai An ordinary heroine is Ameena Jandali. I’ve respected her eruditely outspoken demeanor, mothering style (since she did not let being a mom limit her activism) and Islamic character. She has been a huge asset to the Muslim community in the Bay Area and I wish there were many more “Ameena Jandalis”. From the late ‘80’s, when she was at UC Berkeley (Cal) herself, through the early 90’s,... Read More →
Ordinary Heroes: Celebrating Muslim Women
New Series at Muslimah Source What makes a hero? Often we imagine heroes to have super-human qualities that set them apart from the rest of us. However, there are those amongst us who are heroes even though they may seem ordinary. There are such Muslim women who, with their passion and courage, inspire us towards greater heights. Did you hear about the sister who home schools all her children while still making time... Read More →
Learning Lessons in Faith from a 9/11 Tragedy-Stricken Muslim Family
This article has been based off of a piece on CNN.com entitled “For Muslim family, faith complicates grief for loved one lost on 9/11″ Where were you on 9/11? Fahina was in her kindergarten class just like any other weekday. Her mom had just dropped her off there and was walking back to her home. Her brother was still in the womb, to be due any day. And her father? He was atop the North Tower. At such... Read More →
Children’s Book Review – A Sick Day for Amos McGee
InshaAllah this part of an on-going series of Children’s Book Reviews with Islamic morals and principles in mind. By: Philip C. Stead, Illustrated by Erin Stead, 2011 ALA Caldecott Winner This is one of first books I have read to my son (18 months) that is not a board book. I was worried he might get bored and not notice the illustrations because of the muted colors. This book taught me we shouldn’t underestimate... Read More →
Hiking: A Metaphor for Life
It was summer vacation and nearly Ramadan. I had reached a time in my life when I realized I needed to seize my goals. As a nature enthusiast, I always wanted to go hiking, camping and all things outdoors, but my family wasn’t too keen on it. I had just met a friend’s family, all of whom who were, masha’Allah, captivated by and experienced in the natural world. Just being around them and talking to them about... Read More →
Dear Gaza
To my brothers and sisters in Gaza: I love you so much. It pains me to be distant from you. Though in my heart you are near, my limbs still long to be in your presence – my eyes to see your faces, my lips to kiss your cheeks, my arms to embrace your bodies. My chest aches as it inhales the air of lands devoid of you. My knees protest as my steps take me further from you. My mind weeps as it comprehends that I cannot... Read More →
Webinar: Unveiled – Understanding the Niqab, May 26 2011
Habibi Halaqas, I Got It Covered and Muslimah Source presents: FREE ONLINE WEBINAR Suggested Donation: $ 5 Donate here: http://bit.ly/hereisagiftforyou Unveiled – Understanding the Niqab Where: Online When: Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:00-8:00 PM EST Speaker: Hebah Ahmed Register online at http://bit.ly/registerforwebinar There is much confusion and dispute among Muslims and non-Muslims about the status of the... Read More →
Egypt: Protesting with Prayer
By: Noha A. They say nationalism is the religion of the modern man. And perhaps for many it is. I, however, never knew what to say when people ask me where I’m from. I’d say the facts, “I was born in Maryland, and my parents are from Alexandria, Egypt”. That was never really who “I” was. Yes, I was part of the intricate “Arab culture” but more than that, I seek to be a... Read More →
If You’re Going to Burn the Quran, You Might as Well Throw in a Few Bibles, Too
My grandmother fund raised for the building of churches and held Bible worship study when she was my age. She has always been active in the Christian community in a similar fashion to many Muslim women who participate in their local mosques’ activities and hold weekly ‘halaqa’s, or ‘circles of faith.’ But despite my family’s vast knowledge and devoted adherence to Christianity,... Read More →
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