In a world that often feels complicated with algorithms, hustle culture, and constant notifications, it may be easy to forget that worship was never meant to be a chore. At …
Wearing Freedom: The Power of Modesty as a Form of Self-Respect
Modesty is a deeply personal decision that looks different on every woman and girl who chooses it. It can be rooted in faith, culture, self-worth, or all of them. For …
The Rise of Modest Lifestyle Creators: Redefining Influence, and Why It’s So Important
For years it seemed as if the influencer space was dominated by people who looked, talked, and lived similar lives, a perception that struck me as deceptively perfect. They seemed …
Ramadan in the South: Traditions, Challenges, and Community Connections
In the heart of the South, where sweet tea and Sunday church gatherings are a way of life, Ramadan beats to its own rhythm. Despit the often-intense heat, the Muslim …
A Singular Struggle: How Black Muslim Woman Experience Islamophobia and Racism
In 2020, I wrote an article titled “On Being Othered In Muslim & Non-Muslim Spaces” where I discussed the anti-black racism, colorism, prejudice, and Islamophobia black Muslim women face. Five years …
The Burden and Beauty of Black Hijabis
It was a chilly night more than 20 years ago when my sister, mother, and I were getting out of our car to head into Walmart. Out of nowhere, we …