She writes her life in the form of prose. Although we can say that poetry, in general, is the unveiling of one’s most inner self, Amerah Saleh writes her autobiography in the form of poems in her book, “I am not from Here.” This unique technique truly moves the reader just as prose and rythm normally do, but with a mixture of the speaker’s (poet’s) recollection of the past that has shaped her into who she is today. See interview below:
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Fatima Garsi saw a real need for Sister Fit in the Muslim female community. She…
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If I could describe Nazhah Khawaja, I would say that if you are a woman, she is standing up for YOU. I was just speaking to my cousin the other day about how we need a South Asian author who publishes a book about cultural barriers, that we felt it needed to be broken. When it comes to Islam, there are so many spiritual/religious rights for women, but a culture with a patriarchal society puts a barrier up against it. Nazhah found her own way of breaking that barrier in both her personal life and in the publishing industry. For her bravery, my cousin and I applaud her as she did something we have been struggling to do…speaking openly about these cultural barriers or patriarchal society. Nazhah is a single mother and a author of a fictitious story based on realistic and relatable issues entitled, “The Other Side of Life.” Here is her inspiring story:
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“The way you dress is inspired by the way you live,” is the theme of…
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Zanib Mian was a science teacher before launching an independent publisher, Muslim Children’s Books. Passionate about Muslim representation in children’s books publishing, she was on the panel of judges for the prestigious…
Part I, Written by Saadia Haq The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is the latest humanitarian crises that has united our world and countries are battling this new threat to human life…
A man can be from East and his wife from West yet you will find love between them, this is a sign from signs of Allāh.— Imaam Muqbil Raḥimahullāh [فتاوى النكاح] Interracial…
The Forbidden Relationship: A Handbook on Love, Lust & Heartbreaks by Maryam Yousaf is a…
“After She Said Yes” by Kaya Gavitter is based on the very realistic psychological, emotional and physical torture that some women experience in their marriages.
Bringing up past arguments during a disagreement is not unhealthy. We have to understand why…
Getting to know a potential spouse can be fun for some people and rather boring…
After the honeymoon phase passes, it’s hard at times to stay the hopeless romantics in…
Meet Imaan Malik. She is 12-years-old and she is a professional illustrator even though she…
A 12-year-old illustrator contacted me and we started networking when I discovered she also did…
Kazima Wajahat is not only a published children’s book author, but also a mother, a parent coach and a speech language pathologist! Kazima not only embraces her role as a mother and her role as a professional, but also as someone who has the skills and passion for them. From my interview with her, I discovered that she is a dreamer and an achiever ما شاء. Let’s get to know her:
Imagine sitting on a balcony or on a bench, even lying down on grass and looking up toward the midnight sky, utter silence embracing you as you contemplate on your journey through life thus far and fill your head with hopes of the future.
That is what I felt while reading “It’s Past Midnight Somehwere” by Jamal-e-Fatima.
I began following Mariam Sobh’s instagram page and immediately realized her unique comedic technique. She…
In these testing times, the Online community is a minefield of identity politics, fake news and passive aggressive memes. Social media discourse has become, on a lot of subjects, more relevant than mainstream news. It is there, that Muslim women have found spaces to speak out, a place where their opinions are seen rather than dismissed, a platform that we, otherwise, do not have. A reoccurring topic amidst Muslim women in these spaces is feminism. What is it? Is it ‘Islamic’? Do Muslim women need it?
Bismillah, In the early 2000s, I remember watching an episode of Desperate Housewives where the…
R. Tell us about your journey as a spoken word artist and winner of Yale’s…
“A Lioness’s Roar” is a collection of poetry representing a marginalized voice, the voice of Fatima Faras.’ She is a budding writer who has published her first book, a collection of poetry targeted to inspire women of all cultures, worldwide and to impact the youth who struggle between maintaining their cultural background while growing up a completely different one. Let’s meet Fatima:
A man can be from East and his wife from West yet you will find…
On most of our trips to the park or to story time at the library, we were the only minority family, and I was the only mom who looked “different.” At times, I could sense people staring. As an adult, I didn’t particularly enjoy that so I could only imagine how it felt for my young children, who didn’t fully understand the reason for my Islamic dress. So, when my kids started asking me about my hijab, I knew I wanted to help them see the beauty and normalcy in it, while looking past it to focus on what really matters.
Meet Zahra, a spiritual coach who supports people with their spiritual connection between themselves and God.
Manal Mirza is an educated and experienced artist whose inspiration roots from her culture and upbringing, identifying herself as an “Americanistani.” She incorporates colors and patterns while sending a clear message through the various pieces. Her artwork is bright, quarky and fun, with meaningfulness. Let’s learn more about Manal:
Heba Subeh Hyder is a talented writer and I got to know this loving wife, mother and published author of “How Much Does Allah Love Me?”
