Tag: A Muslimah’s Relationships
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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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Chapter Twenty-Four: Celebrating Life’s Beautiful Mess
In Chapter Twenty-Three, the author embraces their chaotic yet authentic self, realizing the importance of living in the moment without rigid expectations. As they celebrate their 24th birthday, they express excitement for new adventures and a commitment to harness their inner fire for personal growth and goal achievement in Chapter Twenty-Four.
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How Journaling Over a Decade Changed My Life
Reflecting on the past decade, the author shares a journey of self-discovery through journaling during their middle school years. Initially overwhelmed by emotions, they found solace in writing, transforming negative feelings into poetic expressions. This practice nurtured personal growth and resilience, ultimately evolving into a blog that honors their journey to self-acceptance.
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My Experience Dating After Hijab: Patterns and Observations
Dating as an Ex Hijabi reveals challenges, particularly with Muslim men, who often fall into two categories. The first group respects women’s choices but pressures future wives to wear hijab, while the second group, the “hijabi bashers,” assume non-hijabis disdain hijabis. Ironically, many hijabi bashers eventually marry hijabis after dating less religious women. While not…
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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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Finding Belonging: Reflections on Growing Up Outsider
The author reflects on their connection to the show Malcolm in the Middle, feeling like an outsider throughout their middle school years. Despite initially being excited about attending a predominantly Black American school, they faced ignorance regarding their identity as a hijabi. Now, as an adult, they embrace their unique values and strive for an…
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Healing My Toxic Mindset: Embracing Body Positivity
The author shares a lifelong struggle with body image and weight, feeling neither skinny nor fat has brought satisfaction. Exhausted by the pursuit of external approval, they are adopting body-positive affirmations and shifting focus from flaws to compliments. The goal is to cultivate genuine self-love and happiness, embracing meals along the journey.
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Navigating Ignorance: Questions About Hijab
The author reflects on their experience as a hijabi, expressing nostalgia for the solidarity and sisterhood it fostered among women. While they found humor in naive questions about their hijab, they felt offended by assumptions of oppression. Ultimately, they recognize the ignorance around them and learn to not let it impact their self-worth.
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Celebrating One Year as The Misunderstood Afro Muslimah
The author reflects on a year of blogging unexpectedly, expressing pride in sharing her unique perspective as a young Black Muslim woman. Initially an online diary, her blog, The Misunderstood Afro Muslimah, gained readership and engagement, leading to meaningful connections, discussions, and opportunities, inspiring her to continue this journey.
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The Strength of Women: A Personal Feminist Journey
The author reflects on her identity as a young Black Muslim woman and her inherent feminism. She highlights the societal undervaluation of women, particularly women of color, and her father’s support. Influenced by media and history, she identifies the need for women’s rights and celebrates Women’s History Month as significant in her life.
The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 