Ameera Al Hakawati looks at the complex issue of skin tone facing young women in the Middle East and beyond. Like most women, I’ve had my fair share of hang-ups about the way I am. From the way I look to the way I talk, walk and wear my hijab, I’m pretty sure I’ve overanalyzed every … Read more
It is a decision that may take years for some to make. Maryam Yusofshares the turning point in her life when she decided to wear the hijab for good. I started wearing the hijab on the first day of Ramadan in 2010, a few months before I turned 20. Since then, many people have asked me … Read more
The search for a spouse is perhaps in the top of the minds of many Muslim women and men. Theresa Corbin goes down an unconventional route to find her husband. As I read through blogs and Facebook posts written by Muslims, many of these have something to do with finding a good spouse for themselves or a … Read more
In a series of photographs, Zinah Nur Sharif captures the theme of work during Ramadan’s fasting hours in London. In Muslim-majority countries, working hours may be shortened or even put on hold during the sacred month of Ramadan. This allows Muslims to focus on other things and ease their workload during the fasting hours. However, for those … Read more