Muslim Women and Mosques: Capturing “beautiful,” “adequate,” and “pathetic” women’s spaces: An Interview with Hind Makki 27 Aug 2013 | 06:41 am

The Tumblr blog “Side Entrance” describes itself as a collection of images “from mosques around the world, showcasing women's sacred spaces, in relation to men's spaces,” showing ”the beautiful, the a...

Muslim Children's Books: Talking children, future, and blessing bags with the authors of “Allah to Z” children’s books 23 Aug 2013 | 06:43 am

I recently met author Sam’n Iqbal and artist Uzma Sabir to discuss the newest children’s book on the block, “Allah to Z: Activity Book.” Meeting at Sam’n’s home, I instantly picked up on the inspirati...

Ramadan Reflections: I am the captain of my soul 21 Aug 2013 | 06:14 am

In my fifteen years of fasting, I was mostly going through the motions. Sure, I knew that Ramadan was a time for increased God-consciousness, but last month I learned the difference between knowing so...

YA Novel Review: When Wings Expand 15 Aug 2013 | 01:34 am

Mehded Maryam Sinclair's YA novel When Wings Expand is a beautiful account of a young girl's process of coming to terms with her mother's death. After her mother’s passing, Nur struggles to adjust to ...

Ramadan around the globe: Capturing the spirit of Ramadan 8 Aug 2013 | 07:30 am

Intercultural Ramadan: Observing Ramadan as an interculturalist: Community, connectedness, and Islamophobia 8 Aug 2013 | 04:52 am

I began fasting during Ramadan in 2010 and observed the month again this year. The first time, I was completely unaware of the deep sense of fortitude that is involved in observing Ramadan. As each da...

Ramadan around the globe: Ramadan in South Africa 6 Aug 2013 | 08:07 am

I was at a travel bloggers’ conference in Cape Town the other day, my fasting made conspicuous while my companions ate lunch by the unsullied swath of tablecloth before me. “Oh, of course, it’s Ramada...

Ramadan around the globe: Ramadan in South Africa 6 Aug 2013 | 08:07 am

I was at a travel bloggers’ conference in Cape Town the other day, my fasting made conspicuous while my companions ate lunch by the unsullied swath of tablecloth before me. “Oh, of course, it’s Ramada...

Cultural appropriation: Hips don’t lie 5 Aug 2013 | 04:53 am

I marvel at the beautiful slope of my hips while shimming during class, yet, there is a moment of disconnect. Our instructor is a non-Muslim woman who goes by the stage name of Amira. As Arabic music ...

Cultural appropriation: Hips don’t lie 5 Aug 2013 | 04:52 am

I marvel at the beautiful slope of my hips while shimming during class, yet, there is a moment of disconnect. Our instructor is a non-Muslim woman who goes by the stage name of Amira. As Arabic music ...