5 mistakes I made in my first Ramadan

Having converted the day before the fasting month, Theresa Corbin recalls how she had to figure it all out on her own. “Ash-hadu an la ilaha ilallah, wa ash-hadu an la Muhammad Rasulullah,” I said for the first time on the evening of November 16, 2001. It was the evening in which Ramadan began that year. “Oh, … Read more

Muslim love-matching app: Haram or Halal?

Several mobile apps have arrived in the marketplace recently to help Muslims find their potential partners. Has this digital age empowered the mipsters of today, or has it blurred the lines of Islam? “For many Muslims who have grown up in the West, dating and getting married can be challenging. Determined to find love on … Read more

Balms to help fight dry lips during Ramadan

Keep your lips moistened with these lip balms. By Shea Rasol. With the weather wreaking havoc lately, fasting just got a lot harder. Days can get scorching hot, causing the body to get dehydrated. Apart from keeping yourself hydrated with fluids, you also need to protect your delicate skin on the lips. Lip balls For those looking for something … Read more

Style spied: Leena Asad from Texas, USA

Who says you can’t be fashionable just because you’re in the medical field? By Shea Rasol. 20-year-old Leena is mad about science. Pursuing a nursing degree, the hijabista of American-Palestinian descent hopes to one day provide medical care for women. Hailing from a small town in Texas, the recently engaged fashionista began fashion blogging at With Love … Read more