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Tag Archives: Islam
Monotheism
Yesterday I was requested to write about faith itself, rather than the interpretations of practices of it, from someone who wished to understand the significance of the Oneness of God, or why it is so important for Muslims that we … Continue reading
Islamic History and the Women You Never Hear About: Hind bint Utbah
Actually, you have probably heard of Hind bint Utbah. She’s quite famous–or rather infamous–for allegedly eating the liver of Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib during the Battle of Uhud, a battle in which she was fighting against the Muslims. Because of … Continue reading
Y’all need to stop telling people they’re going to Hell…
Verily, those who have attained to faith [in this Qur'an], as well as those who follow the Jewish faith, and the Christians, and the Sabians–all who believe in God and the Last Day and do righteous deeds–shall have their reward … Continue reading
Discrediting Feminists
If you haven’t heard already, Sheikh Hamza Yusuf has confessed that originally, in traditional Islam, women are allowed to lead men in prayer. When I wrote a paper on female prayer, because this was an issue a few years ago, … Continue reading
I get the best commenters.
sophia said…This post reminds me that reading can be a political act. It’s also an act that has ethical and moral implications. I’m wary of readers who can’t think for themselves– who need a scholar to tell them how to … Continue reading
Eid Mubarak
Speaking of love, there is an overused saying that insists, “Love is blind.” And to this I’ve consistently inwardly protested. While research indicates that the saying is more than figurative (suggesting that critical thought areas in the brain are suppressed … Continue reading
Disregarded Verses: Deciding What is Halaal and Haraam
Lately, I have been reading scholars replying to the written concerns of practicing Muslims, and found that so many of these scholars violate the undeniable orders dictated in the Qur’an by forbidding that which God has not forbidden. And they … Continue reading
Islamic History and the Women You Never Hear About: Female Warriors
Muslim women participated fully in war during the early periods of Islam while the Prophet was alive. Some of them healed the wounded, some devised strategies, others were warriors, and others–still–recited war poetry to inspire the troops, (their weapons were … Continue reading
Burying Our Daughters Alive
In reference to Arabs burying their infant daughters alive pre-Islam, Now they bury daughters in clothing, culture, rules, and with lashing tongues… I think I’d rather be buried in dirt and be done with it. –Coolred Discuss. the fatal feminist … Continue reading
"Why don’t you wear hi’jab?"
For the purpose of this post hi’jab will refer to the headscarf. I didn’t think I’d ever write an entry about this, because I’m quite nonchalant on the matter of hi’jab and myself (and because I am thoroughly fatigued with … Continue reading
Nahida
