Posted on October 10, 2007 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
What do you see when you look at me
Do you see someone limited, or someone free?
All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can’t see my hair.
Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They think that I am limited and un-liberated.
They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like [...]
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Posted on August 16, 2007 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
This is a story of 1 Chinese Muslim woman’s path to wearing hijab. Battling cultural and other influences, she overcame them with strength and conviction. Truly inspiring!
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Posted on August 16, 2007 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
Muslim women! We are teachers, mothers, grandmothers, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, – Allah SWT created us more precious than diamonds and pearls. This is a nice reminder for all Muslim women on the importance of our roles in this life, the importance of Islam in our lives, and the importance of choosing the Akhirah [...]
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