“For the first time, I actually feel really happy I’m a woman…” This was one of the responses shared by Deeply Feminine with the instructors who had donated a session to the online summit dedicated to Sacred Sexuality. I allowed myself to cry as I read through all the comments,…
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B If you were to pass me on the street, you would never suspect I’m a Muslim: I don’t wear hijab. I have platinum blonde hair and blue eyes. And I am heavily tattooed. I grew up in Texas and was raised Southern Baptist. I use the word “y’all” a…
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Despite having visions of starting your own empire, you might not know how to launch a venture. However, you shouldn’t allow a lack of knowledge and experience in business to hold you back from kickstarting your first organization. If you want to become your own boss, dominate an industry, and…
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Confined not only to countries where Islam is the state religion, the reach of Shariah-compliant banking is starting to make an impact around the world. This has been personified by the US$14m extension of Sukuk investments to South Africa, as reported by the Independent South Africa. With this huge investment in global Shariah-compliant…
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One of the most enjoyable activities during pregnancy is decorating your baby-to-be’s room. Whether you find out the gender of your baby ahead of time and plan the nursery accordingly or want to be surprised at the birth and go with a more neutral theme, there is no shortage of…
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Every family should be prepared for emergencies, but in today’s socio-political climate it’s especially important for Muslims to take emergency preparation seriously. The need to be prepared is greater in areas where the chances of turmoil are higher, but disaster can strike in any country or neighborhood, so there’s no…
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Ignorance is not bliss. It is the hotbed of misunderstanding, misapprehension and mistakes. Recently, I presented a lecture on Islam at a Homeland Security Conference to emergency managers, law enforcement officers, and military men and women. Speaking about Islam as a religion of peace, mercy and understanding is a heavy…
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It has been said that there are as many paths to God as there are breaths in this world. Living in a world where I am exposed to many different ideas around religion and spirituality has provided a beautiful backdrop for my own explorations into deepening my connection with God,…
Read MoreWatching your child go to college is a proud and often emotional time for any parent. But, with online education rising in popularity, more and more students are choosing to remain at home for their studies instead. There are many ways in which your child can benefit from studying online;…
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Interested in becoming a therapist or advocate for social justice in the Muslim community? A degree in social work might be right for you. The majority of mental health providers in the United States have a degree in social work.[1] This means that a psychotherapist or counselor is more likely…
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