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Muslims in Hollywood

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:15 am By Posted by The Editors

Novelist and screenwriter Kamran Pasha on being a Muslim in Hollywood and having the courage to follow your dreams, whatever your spiritual path. Read more

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Advice: Praying for a fresh start

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:15 am By Posted by The Editors

Dear Love InshAllah, There’s something that I haven’t been able to talk to anyone about, but I need to talk to someone about this. It’s about our views of purity, and whether we can start our lives fresh if something terrible happens. In our society, we’re told from the time we’re little girls we should save ourselves for our husbands. I want to get married and have a family, and raise my children in a safe, caring environment. I only... Read more

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Towards a More Perfect Ummah

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:15 am By Posted by The Editors

Eds. Note: This is a response to last week’s guest post, How I met my son’s mother. Have a perspective to share on love and relationships? Read our guidelines, here. Women have had a profound impact on my life. My mother was not given the privilege of a college education. The culture she grew up in didn’t allow it. Women finished high school, and then got married. While she was raising my sister and me, she decided that that wasn’t going to... Read more

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towards a more perfect Ummah

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He said, she said

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:15 am By Posted by The Editors

Many single Muslims enjoy getting to know potential spouses over dinner and coffee dates. This process can be exciting and invigorating especially if the conversation and chemistry is good. But it’s extremely easy to get infatuated with a person and ignore red flags. This is why it’s important to seek more information before getting too attached. Here are some tips from my own search on how to get to know someone better. (Note: I highly recommend using your wali (guardian)... Read more

Single in the City

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Why we have to talk about what hurts

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:15 am By Posted by The Editors

Eds. Note: This is a response to last week’s guest post, How I met my son’s mother. Have a perspective to share on love and relationships? Read our guidelines, here. Earlier last week, a long-time blogging friend, Mezba, wrote about his quest for marriage. His post provoked a huge response because his words jammed a finger into a large gaping wound in our community, and the community – stung by these words – responded. So did I. But some were furious for a... Read more

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How I Met My Granddaughter’s Father

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:15 am By Posted by The Editors

Eds. Note: This is a response from AltMuslimah to last week’s guest post, How I met my son’s mother. Have a perspective to share on love and relationships? Read our guidelines, here. I’m responding in a loving way to my brother Mezba who is married (congratulations!) and has offspring (wonderful!) but is nevertheless about to enjoy the benefit of my sincere, unsolicited advice. I imagined what I would say if a young man came to me with this attitude intending to become... Read more

The Male Gaze

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American love stories

2014-11-03T11:16:00-07:00

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What Men Can Do to End Violence Against Women

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:16 am By Posted by The Editors

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. While men and boys are the overwhelming perpetrators of violence against women, many are also partnering with women and girls to address and end this violence. What can you do to help? * Educate yourself * Speak up against attitudes and behaviors that degrade women and promote violence against them * Listen to/speak with women * Speak with other men * Have the confidence to confront your own actions,... Read more

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Choices

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:16 am By Posted by The Editors

Eds. Note: This is a response to last week’s guest post, How I met my son’s mother. Have a perspective to share on love and relationships? Read our guidelines, here. I was born to be a doctor, or so I was told. Many years later, doctor I will be, though not of the medical profession. This particular journey has taken longer than the one expected of me, leading to the need for me to make some choices. Being a medical doctor, you see,... Read more

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Reflections of a “good” girl

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:16 am By Posted by The Editors

Eds. Note: This is a response to Thursday’s guest post, How I met my son’s mother. Have a perspective to share on love and relationships? Read our guidelines, here. The setup is all too familiar. Some odd years of rishta searching have clued me in to the familiar tone in my mom’s voice: “Aunty was telling me about this boy…” Here we go again. Many failed setups have me well-attuned to what to expect, so I usually brace myself as I listen quietly... Read more

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How to be alone

Last updated on: November 3, 2014 at 11:16 am By Posted by The Editors

Gorgeous and wise. Read more

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