Tag: religion
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Finding Peace During Ramadan: A Personal Journey
The author reflects on their time spent at home during the stay-at-home order, sharing experiences with family, especially with their younger brother. They observe a change in habits, increasing water intake and cooking at home, while also engaging in fitness together. Despite binge-watching shows, they feel at peace, aiming to use their time more productively…
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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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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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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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My Non-Traditional Christmas Experience
The author reflects on their gradual understanding of Christmas, having been raised in a Muslim household that avoided the holiday. Initially unaware of its significance, they became acquainted with Christmas culture in their teenage years but chose not to celebrate. Instead, they enjoy a unique family tradition on that day.
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Embracing Life at 23: Lessons Learned
The author reflects on their childhood expectations for life at 23, contrasting them with their current unfulfilled status as still being in school and single. Realizing they’ve only begun their journey, they choose to embrace mistakes and experiences as growth opportunities, marking a positive outlook for their upcoming year.
The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 