Muslimah Voices

There is a beautiful hadith in Sahih Al Bukhari that has stayed with me over the years since I first read it and upon which try to build all of my relationships with the Muslims that I meet. It reads: Abu Musa reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The … Continue reading »

Nabila was sexually abused as a child by the Imam of her local Mosque and broke her silence in her book Brutal. She now helps to support and encourage others to speak out against sexual abuse. In an interview with Sell Your Story UK, Nabila says, “No one had written a book like mine before and I … Continue reading »

Men, please feel free to share your thoughts as well. The idea of a woman proposing marriage to a man is often frowned on by most women and many feel uncomfortable about making the first move – it’s the man who is supposed to propose and profess his love, sort of thing.’ This is especially … Continue reading »

Question: What is the Islamic view of the original sin? Do Muslims believe in the original sin? ‘SINFUL NATURE AND ORIGINAL SIN’ has no place in Islam. Islam teaches:- 1.That sin is an act and not a state of being 2. That each person is accountable for his own actions and will be judged accordingly … Continue reading »

Okay, so several days ago, I stumbled on an article entitled ’7 Things Your Muslim Husband Won’t Tell You’ by Muttaqi Ismaila, and I wasn’t happy about something he said. In fact, I was buzzing with curiosity, and I did find the statement to be interesting and a good topic for a heated debate and discussion between … Continue reading »

The search for a life partner may be filled with several disappointments and rejections, and can prove to be a daunting, challenging and frustrating life experience for both men and women in general and some people have given up on the idea or hope of ever getting married not just because they haven’t found Mr … Continue reading »

There is a growing number of young Muslims in the UK, especially those under 30 or in their early 30′s who are entering marriages that are not legally recognised in the UK. But “it’s very difficult to say how many people are affected because there are no statistics. It could be in the hundreds, if … Continue reading »

My parents, both reverts, basically allowed my brothers and I the freedom to choose and explore religion for ourselves from very early on even though they raised us as Muslims. At the age of ten I had made the bold decision to be Muslim. But I didn’t want to be Muslim just because my parents … Continue reading »

This is more than just a story about my experiences observing the physical hijab, but it’s a message that captures my spiritual journey and challenges as a young modern-day hijabi striving to live her life in such a way that is pleasing to Allah (s.w.a) and I pray that my story will be a source … Continue reading »

We are truly living in a time of financial uncertainty and it is affecting people all over the world. This is validated by the high unemployment rates in the US and the continued struggles of those living in the EU to keep their financial institutions stable and afloat. People living in “third world nations” are … Continue reading »

The Hijab The term hijab is the Arabic word which simply means to cover, veil or to shield. The term is derived from the Arabic root word hajaba, which means to hide from view or to conceal. Many people, including Muslims, use the term hijab to refer to the headscarf (kheemar), which Muslim women wear. However, … Continue reading »

DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS For the sake of clarity and general knowledge, I have included definitions for key terms for the purpose of this interview. ‘Convert’ and ‘Revert’ Muslim ‘Convert ’ is the English word most often used for one who embraces a religion after being raised in another faith. A common definition of the word … Continue reading »

With our upcoming read in mind - Love, Inshallah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women, I think this question is ideal for one of our book discussion topics in October (27th and 28th – see website for details). I know some people have reservations about this book. Some are uncomfortable about its anthology and others … Continue reading »

Click here to view Part 1 of the interview “… The idea that feminism is an enemy of Islam comes from the idea that it’s a western creation. But also, if we take a closer look at gender policies and the position of women in many muslim countries, it will seem that it is Islam that is … Continue reading »

Click here for part 2 of the Interview ” My conversion to Islam became the spiritual foundation of my struggle. I was happy to discover there was a divine plan where women were not designed to be subjected to man, that our destiny was not paying eternally the “original sin”. It was a deep happiness to … Continue reading »

“Islam is a message for all of humankind so we must support others, women and men, in any struggle that leads to a better society and a better understanding of one another,” states MWA member Nasreen Amina. By Janette Grant Feminism is widely considered a Western concept that originated with the Woman’s Suffrage Movement of … Continue reading »

I have been blessed in that my family, practicing Christians, has been very accepting of my reversion to Islam. There are no horror stories of being rejected or disinherited, I have not had to deal with any prejudicial comments about Islam or Arabs and my parents and siblings, the most supportive of my family by … Continue reading »

Sometimes religious scholars really frustrate me whenever they disagree on major issues – hijab being one of those issues. Now here it is, another controversy about the hijab and whether it has been divinely prescribed for Muslim women – an Islamic duty or not? Incorrect and misleading interpretations? Nevertheless, I think it’s good to be aware of … Continue reading »

I love Islam and I love being a Muslim. I took my shahdah at a small masjid on Cranston Street in Providence, RI on April 29, 1998 and I remember thinking that Sister Naima, a middle-aged woman in a light pink hijab scarf, was the most beautiful woman that I had ever seen. I admired … Continue reading »

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MUST SEE Video Discouraging Sexual Harassment! http://youtu.be/72RGtkwRMqU — Two thumbs up! Jazakallahu khairan to the producers Sallie Pisch and Anum Khan with the support of HarassMap.org — I like the one, “Has that ever worked for you?” ~Aishah Schwartz, Activist (sexually harassed in Tahrir, Jan. 2012).

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“… Abuse in the Muslim community is rarely, if ever, talked about and is hushed up. There is a story here about physical and sexual abuse but all the TV shows and the book shops have [...] so far been scared to talk about it as to not upset the UK Muslim community. It seems … Continue reading »

It was the year of 2001, Linden, Guyana, South America. Destiny’s child was the next best singing group. I know you must be already wondering, hey I’m supposed to be Muslim and my agenda should not include listening to Destiny’s Child; where at that time Beyonce was the best thing next to ‘Bootylicious’……Or so I … Continue reading »

Many young Muslim ladies look forward to marriage for what might appear as debatable reason. The trapped feeling tends to reveal its ugly head when high school is finished with and college awaits. In the U.S. the media pushes for leaving your parents house and going off into the real world to get a feel … Continue reading »