Being Unapologetically Misunderstood… 2022. 31 Dec 2022 The year 2022 has been a year of growth. For years I have been trying to discover myself underneath the smile I hide behind. I have mastered being a chameleon…
Being Unapologetically Misunderstood… African American AF 6 Dec 20226 Dec 2022 I was recently told I am Black AF, meaning I love everything about being Black! The good, bad, and all in between! Before I was The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah, I was…
Being Unapologetically Misunderstood A Heavy Shadow 5 May 2022 Everyone knows about the middle child syndrome, and I can honestly say it is true. I have a unique case because I wasn’t always the middle child. I was the…
Being Unapologetically Misunderstood Hajj Dreams 18 Sep 202022 Sep 2020 I recently read this book, Leo Africanus, and it was an amazing novel. While reading, it reminded me of some of my religious life goals. Honestly, I felt like I…
Being Unapologetically Misunderstood To Be or Not To Be A Wife 7 Aug 2020 I was recently catching up with a friend and he asked me if I was concerned about finding a husband because of my lack of modesty. It’s crazy he asked…
Being Unapologetically Misunderstood Roaring 20s 4 Jan 20193 Apr 2019 I have this hidden fear deep down inside, but on the surface, I have a very nonchalant attitude about being a mediocre borderline bad Muslimah, but when I lay my…
Being Unapologetically Misunderstood Merry Christmas 27 Dec 201823 Dec 2022 It wasn’t until about third or fourth grade, when I realized Christmas was on December 25th. I was aware of the existence of Christmas, but honestly, I was blissfully ignorant…
Being Unapologetically Misunderstood Let’s Talk About Sex 11 Oct 201818 Sep 2020 I have struggled for years about my relationship and beliefs when it comes to sex. I was raised to believe that sex is reserved for marriage, or at least between…
Being Unapologetically Misunderstood An Unfortunate Experience of Being a Black Muslimah 18 Apr 201828 Dec 2022 Like most young Muslim children, I attended Islamic weekend school. Islamic weekend school is where I learned how to speak and write Arabic, as well as the Quran. An unofficial…
The Misunderstood Afro Muslimah 