Tag: Islam
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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.
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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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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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Understanding Religion: My Journey as a Black Muslim Woman
The Misunderstood Afro Muslimah shares her journey as a young black woman navigating her identity in America. Raised to prioritize her faith, she experienced societal pressures and questioned religious tenets. After exploring various beliefs, she embraced her unique bicultural identity, aiming to be a good person and contribute positively to the world.
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Navigating Hijab and Modesty: A Reflection from a Muslimah
The narrative reflects on the journey of a young girl who starts wearing the hijab at age 12. Initially motivated by faith, she struggles with identity and self-image during challenging adolescence. Through reflection and research in high school, she redefines her understanding of modesty, concluding that personal actions define her Muslim identity more than clothing…
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An Unfortunate Experience of Being a Black Muslimah
Like most young Muslim children, I attended Islamic weekend school. Islamic weekend school taught me how to speak and write Arabic and the Quran. An unofficial lesson I learned during my time in weekend school was the culture of Islam. It is much deeper than a religion. It is truly a way of life. I…
The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 