Category: Blog Posts
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Mastering a Balanced Lifestyle: My Daily Routine
The author shares their daily routine, divided into mental, physical, and spiritual parts, starting early with affirmations, prayer, and journaling. Emphasizing balance, they incorporate workouts and promote physical strength, particularly through boxing. Their wellness journey includes cannabis for focus and ends with reflective practices and gratitude, creating an enriching, disciplined lifestyle.
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Time, Priorities, Choices — The Blueprint of My 20s
The author reflects on personal growth through time management, prioritization, and conscious choices. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries to protect their time and well-being, and recognize that their priorities shape their decisions. Embracing their journey, they affirm their confidence in pursuing genuine happiness and fulfillment, ready to face the future boldly.
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The Misunderstood Feminine: PCOS, Power, and Pink Wraps
The author reflects on embracing her femininity while managing PCOS, highlighting her journey from insecurity to self-acceptance. Despite societal pressures and male-dominated environments, she celebrates her unique identity, merging her interests with traditional femininity. Ultimately, she advocates for a broad understanding of womanhood, championing strength and authenticity.
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Becoming Unreachable to Anything Beneath My Worth
At twenty-three, I began a blog reflecting on my dating experiences as a Black Muslim woman. Now approaching thirty, I’ve evaluated my relationships, ending toxic ones and nurturing healthy connections that uplift me. I embrace vulnerability, set clear boundaries, and focus on reciprocal love, celebrating growth and maturity in my interactions.
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Celebrating Pride: Personal Reflections on Allyship
The author reflects on societal attitudes toward personal choices, particularly regarding sexuality and the LGBT+ community. Growing from a reluctant ally to an active supporter, their perspective shifted after meaningful discussions, leading to active participation in Pride events. They emphasize love, acceptance, and the importance of embracing diversity in human expression.
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Breaking Stigmas: My Journey as a Confident Advocate
The author reflects on their healing journey from trauma, recognizing their strength as an outspoken advocate. Initially shy, they challenged societal stigmas, particularly around menstruation and sexual assault, transforming their pain into empowerment. Embracing their identity as a Black American Muslimah, they now passionately advocate for others, promoting awareness and acceptance around various issues, including…
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Navigating Racial Dynamics in Islam: Hair and Identity
The author addresses the sensitivity surrounding hair in the black community, particularly for women. They reflect on their upbringing and experiences of being shamed for their hair choices in predominantly non-black spaces. The author advocates for open discussions on racism within the Muslim community, emphasizing that hair choices should not be judged.
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The African American Experience: A Call for Unity
The author embraces their identity as a proud Black American Muslim, emphasizing that being Black and Muslim coexist harmoniously. They reflect on experiences of cultural isolation and bullying due to their identity. Advocating for unity among the diaspora, the author stresses the importance of recognizing African American contributions and celebrates diverse Black cultures while calling…
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Breaking Stereotypes: The Black Muslim Experience
The author, a Black Muslim woman, reflects on the challenges of navigating multiple identities, which often feel suffocating. She grapples with societal stereotypes, balancing aggression and timidity, and the pressure to represent Islam positively amidst Islamophobia. This struggle leads to a loss of her authentic self while conforming to others’ expectations.
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Respecting Muslim Women: The Conversation About Hijab
The author reflects on the perceptions of being a Muslim woman, particularly the difference in respect and recognition associated with wearing a hijab. She expresses frustration over the need for validation of her faith based on her appearance. Ultimately, she emphasizes that her spirituality is personal and should be respected without judgment.
Kareema | The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 