Articles filed under Wellness & Health

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 →

Chemical what?!

So, my clinical spa has a deal this month where you get 35% off a four-layer face lift (i.e. chemical peel), and since my esteem has been at an all time low lately, I decided that my skin was bad enough to try it out. Here’s what I learned: 1. Immediately afterwards, don’t expect your face to look any different than if you just had a facial (disappointing, I know). But within a few hours, you will be gleefully amazed... Read More →

The Believing Men and Women, Part I

إِنَّ الْمُسْلِمِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمَاتِ وَالْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ وَالْقَانِتِينَ وَالْقَانِتَاتِ وَالصَّادِقِينَ وَالصَّادِقَاتِ وَالصَّابِرِينَ وَالصَّابِرَاتِ وَالْخَاشِعِينَ وَالْخَاشِعَاتِ وَالْمُتَصَدِّقِينَ... 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 →

Shed Crazy from your Life

It’s a harrowing experience faced by women everywhere: entering a department store fitting room. As our eyes catalog every wrinkle, dimple and pimple, the well rehearsed spiel begins: If only I did more crunches…If only I didn’t eat that chocolate croissant…If only I walked more…If only I didn’t have such a stressful job…If only I had time to work out… You know what I’m... Read More →

So…how are you?

“Salam, girl!” Ayesha gleefully greeted her friend Jannah. “How are you? Did you hear about how the economy sucks these days and layoffs are happening daily? I’m glad though, Alhamdulillah, ‘cuz my company still didn’t do layoffs—yet!” Before Jannah could even respond to the question “how are you”, Ayesha made her own situation crystal-clear: she was doing pretty well, actually. But how was Jannah,... Read More →

Author Umm Zakiyyah Speaks to Muslimah Source

Muslimah Source interviewed Umm Zakiyyah early in 2009 on her experience as a Muslim woman in America, writing, and her take on issues facing Muslim women. Tell us about growing up in America as an American Muslimah. How did your experiences define your Muslim identity and your identity as a Muslim woman in particular? My parents accepted Islam shortly before I was born, so I was born into a Muslim family. However, due... Read More →

Into the Eyes of Your Children

Megan Wyatt As I was sitting down for dinner last night with my two kids, I had my laptop on the chair next to me which reminded me of some unfinished work I needed to do, and a book next to me I wanted to finish reading. Hopes of that faded as I glanced at the counter where dishes needed to be washed, the floor which needed to be swept, the laundry in the dryer, lunches that needed to be packed, and thought of the homework... Read More →