When there is injustice done in the world, we usually hear only one side of the argument, the one that has the louder voice and almost always drowns out the voices of the other side. With the raging conflict between Israel and Palestine, we hear the side the world usually wants us to hear, the Israeli side – the ’self defense’, the ‘fighting against terrorism’ side. What is the other side thinking, what is their story? “Look Into My Eyes” by Outlandish is a song that embodies their story, the daily struggles of Palestinians. Its tunes carries the anger, the story, the questions of [...]

Why do you wear the hijab?
Muslims and non-Muslims alike have asked me the same question countless times.  While it is true that Islam, in addition to the spiritual enlightenment, has preferred women to wear the hijab for their safety and modesty, there are additional important reasons worth mentioning.
I wear the garment for a further cause. I wear it because of you.  You read that correctly, sister – whether you are Muslim or a non-Muslim, I believe in the right of every woman that has ever lived or will ever live.  I believe that women are not reduced to the carrot-top [...]

Sitting with my mother on the sofa with a remote control in my hand, I had the honor of watching an incredibly powerful and deeply moving lecture. This opinion might not be shared by everyone, but my life changed within the thirty minutes of the scholar speaking about two of the Major Sins which we might find ourselves indulging in every day: Backbiting and Gossiping. I must be honest, the many times I have heard these two words, distinguishing between them was a difficult task. Backbiting and gossiping seemed to blend into the same definition. [...]

From the Im a Muslim & Im Proud! Facebook Page.
1. Respect and honour all human beings irrespective of their religion, color, race, sex, language, status, property, birth, profession/job and so on [17/70]
2. Talk straight, to the point, without any ambiguity or deception [33/70]
3. Choose best words to speak and say them in the best possible way [17/53, 2/83]
4. Do not shout. Speak politely keeping your voice low. [31/19]
5. Always speak the truth. Shun words that are deceitful and ostentatious [22/30]
6. Do not confound truth with falsehood [2/42]
7. Say with your mouth what is in your heart [3/167]
8. Speak in a [...]