A Convert By Any Other Name …
hello my name is… Once upon a time, in a land far, far away –Ok, so maybe it was just a couple of hours drive from where I live now, but I needed to borrow the drama the phrase lends—I changed my name...
View ArticleJihad Is Not The Problem
Jihad! Yes, I said it (Looks over shoulder to see if the FBI is going to pounce). Jihad is a source of fear and loathing the world over. It is embedded in popular culture as something crazed Muslims do...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons to Wear a Scarf on World Hijab Day
In honor of World Hijab Day, coming up this February 1st, I thought it might be fun to list a few reasons why someone might want to participate in this event. (click the link to read all about it and...
View ArticleHave Yourself a Very Multi-Cultural Eid!
Eid! Who knew three letters could pack such a punch. What does it mean to a lot of people? Well, for some it conjures up memories of seeing loved ones, going to early prayer at the mosque and eating...
View ArticleA Simple Lesson in International Injustice
Here on islamwich, we try to stay away from politics in as far as it does not approach injustice. Once human rights are taken away or violated in any way based on political stances, the islamwich...
View ArticleWho Does NOT Speak for Islam
Written by Theresa Corbin Much has been written about who speaks for Islam. There’s this book, cleverly entitled Who Speaks for Islam, by Dr. Esposito and Dalia Mogahed that discusses this exact topic....
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