The Muslim Woman Unveiled

I Am That Hijab

I am that Hijab A stunning and powerful poem on hijab by guest writer Aatifa Shareef Originally posted on www.igotitcovered.org I am that Hijab That cloth, that fabric That symbol, that fear In people’s eyes Why does she wear it? I am that cloth Bound Grippingly around her head Secure but comfortable Strong but delicate [...]

What I Love About My Muslim Wife

Taken from sistersmagazine Brothers from different walks of life tell us what they love most about their wives – may Allah reward them with good!   “What I love about my wife”  How would life be without my wife?  The emptiness,  the strife,  Would all be rife  I care not to think of that plight [...]

Men and Women in Islam: Both Equal and Complementary

Equality of Men and Woman in Islam, and their complementary nature to one another In one sense, equality between men and women is possible and reasonable because they are both human, with similar souls, brains, hearts, lungs, limbs, etc. In another sense, equality between men and women is impossible and an absurdity due to their [...]

You are Beautiful, Masha’Allah!

You are Beautiful, Masha Allah! By Na’ima B. Robert When was the last time you looked in the mirror and smiled: `Alhamdulillah’? Chances are, your last encounter with a full-length mirror was conducted with a worried frown on your face as you ran down a long, humiliating list of your figure’s faults and flaws.  Why [...]

18 Things Sisters can do For the Local Islamic Center

The Prophet (PBUH) said: If the wife of any one of you asks permission (to go to the masjid) do not forbid her.” (Bukhari) Given this, here are some practical things sisters can do for their local Islamic Center. 1. Do it for the sake of Allah What other reason to do this than for [...]

The Muslim Woman and Herself

THE MUSLIM WOMAN AND HER OWN SELF She keeps company with righteous people and joins religious gatherings In order to attain this high status, the Muslim woman chooses righteous, Allah-fearing friends, who will be true friends and offer sincere advice, and will not betray her in word or deed. Good friends have a great influence [...]

The Birth of a Muslimah

For many female converts who grew up in America, namely those who had lifestyles that were very “American” or different from an “Islamic lifestyle”, most tend to share the same issues when they first embrace Islam.  Do I have to stop plucking my eyebrows?  Can I still wear nail polish?  Is hijab mandatory?  I cant see myself wearing it all the time!  [...]

My Hijab

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 [...]

I am a Muslim Woman

I am a Muslim woman Feel free to ask me why When I walk I walk with dignity When I speak I do not lie   I am a Muslim woman Not all of me you’ll see But what you should appreciate Is that the choice I make is free   I’m not plagued with [...]