Category: Blog Posts
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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.
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The Day My Dad Discovered I Lived in a Trap House
My sentence of living in the Trap House was finally over, and I had mixed emotions. Mostly excited and thrilled to be leaving that dump of a house. The only problem was my father was finally going to see where I’ve been living for the past four months. The whole neighborhood looked a mess, dirty…
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Tom, Jerry, and Me: Surviving a Mouse in the Trap House
You know living in the trap house had many difficulties, that I didn’t mind so much. Up until I heard a mouse in my room. I’m terrified of bugs and have a fear of mice. I remember hearing the bickering couple in the basement complain about mice, but I’ve never seen any and assumed I…
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The Nightly Lockout Show: Life with My Trap House Neighbors
As I’ve stated before, each one of my housemates added to the adventure and excitement of living in the trap house. The mother and daughter duo was a pair that I could never fully understand. They lived on the second floor and shared a small room with no windows. The daughter was pregnant and her…
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Tea, Theft, and Trap House Drama: The Boxer’s Missing Laptop
Living in the trap house I was rarely bored. There was always some sort of excitement either in or outside of the house. One of the common themes of drama in the house was theft. Al Humduillah (Thank God), no one ever stole anything from me, maybe nobody felt like walking all the way upstairs,…
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Overcoming Cultural Misunderstanding: My School Journey
The author reflects on their challenging middle school experience, marked by a feeling of isolation due to cultural differences. A memorable incident involved a substitute teacher who dismissed their identity, reinforcing feelings of not belonging. Despite growing up in a Black community, the author often felt marginalized, struggling with their unique identity.
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Princess in the Trap House: My Unforgettable Off-Campus Living Experience
My first semester living on my own off-campus was an unforgettable adventure. During the search for housing, I wasn’t too picky because I was aware it was only going to be for a semester, and like most things my mindset was “what’s the worst thing that can happen”. I moved to a not so desirable…
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Navigating Faith: The Struggles of a Modern Muslimah
The author expresses a deep-seated fear regarding their faith as a Muslimah, grappling with feelings of mediocrity and disobedience. Despite their nonchalant exterior, they reflect on their haram actions and question their faith amid global suffering. They ponder if their rebellious life choices will persist beyond youth, desiring to make a positive impact.
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How I Discovered My Passion for Writing
The author reflects on their academic journey, initially underperforming but later discovering motivation and a passion for reading and writing. Encouraged by family and a professor, they overcame their insecurities and created a blog, which became a source of pride and fulfillment, marking a significant turning point in their life.
Kareema | The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 