Monthly Archives: March 2011

Islam, interfaith marriage, broken hearts, and human rights

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

woman’s wedding band A little over a year ago I was speaking to a friend who had known me for two years and, in his own words, fallen in love. You can probably guess what I told him. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia has decided not to allow women to practice their God-given right to vote.

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Saudi Arabia has decided that it is no longer a Muslim country. May other Muslims in the world respect its government’s wishes to be labeled as a kafir nation. (Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. But I’m angry as fuck.) … Continue reading →

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some random things about me

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

Because I feel like it. 1. When I’m at the piano, I’m inclined to play the treble clef with my left hand, even though you’re generally supposed to use your right hand for treble clef and left hand for bass … Continue reading →

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Sexist men are devil-followers.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

When God created Adam, all creatures were ordered to bow down to this new creation. One of the jinn, Iblis (the soon-to-be devil) refused. Iblis believed that because he was made of fire, and was physically different from Adam, he … Continue reading →

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Advertisements aimed at an audience below the age of 13

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

should be illegal. the fatal feminist © Nahida S. N.

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menstruation and prayer

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

The last time I had my period (two weeks ago) I woke up at 2:30 AM with a slight throb in my temples: I’d cried lightly the night before. I made my way to the bathroom sighing inwardly at the … Continue reading →

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thoughts on lipstick feminism and reclaiming sexuality

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

Makeover Feminism in a tube. Beginning with the term. “Lipstick” feminism? I mean, really? Look, I wear lipstick. Red lipstick, if that gives any hint to what kind of person I am. I just don’t want my lipstick to define … Continue reading →

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Islamic History and the Women You Never Hear About: A’isha

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Okay, so we do hear a lot about A’isha, the Prophet’s third wife–but not the same woman. The A’isha the world knows today is very different than the A’isha who existed in reality. With patriarchy purposefully modifying Islamic history, we … Continue reading →

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Happy International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

In less important news, it’s also my 20th birthday. =) I’m turning twenty at 10:10 PM tonight.* * annoying alliteration not intended the fatal feminist © Nahida S. N.

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Yes, it exists.

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

“Mocha-colored skin.” My hand! Where did it go? Y’all thought I was exaggerating. ;) the fatal feminist © Nahida S. N.

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