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2019-12-26T09:26:32-06:00

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Freedom of R̶e̶l̶i̶g̶i̶o̶n̶ Culture

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:26 am By Iman

“You have such an interesting culture!” We’ve all heard this at some point in the context of our religion, whether it was referring to the Islamic dress code, five daily prayers, fasting in Ramadan, or something else. It can be the most well-intentioned comment, but it’s dangerous if we, as Muslims, internalize it and start thinking of our religion the same way we look at our culture. The issue with treating Islam like a culture, lies in the fundamental difference... Read more

Culture

Society & Culture

2019-12-26T09:26:32-06:00

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Ramadan: What Is “Taqwa” Anyway?

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:26 am By Iman

Oftentimes, when I hear that fasting in Ramadan is for us to increase in taqwa, I feel sort of disconnected. I know we try to do more acts of worship in Ramadan, but is that taqwa? Does praying taraweeh or making more du’a really give me more God-consciousness, in a way that will impact me year-round? Usually not. Does waking up for suhoor and having iftar with family and friends increase taqwa? Not for me. But maybe we’re just not... Read more

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Ramadan

2019-12-26T09:26:33-06:00

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Ramadan: “Sizing Up” in the Last 10 Nights

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:26 am By Iman

I’m not the healthiest person, but I do generally try to avoid eating junk food. Whenever I go to the movies, though, I just can’t stop myself from buying that huge bucket of popcorn. Not only because I love movie theater popcorn, but more so due to the price differences between the sizes that are offered. How can I justify paying up to $6 for a tiny Small, when a Medium costs only 75 cents more? But then, if I’m... Read more

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Ramadan

2019-12-26T09:26:34-06:00

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“Why Bother Praying If My Life Still Sucks?”

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:26 am By Iman

In a certain episode of a TV show, one of the main characters is a woman who received a corneal transplant after going through her life nearly blind. She admits that she quit her career as an architect after the transplant, even though her vision was drastically improved, because she discovered that “the world was [still] ugly.” She had essentially been told that her life would be much better once she could see, but found that this was not the... Read more

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Reality Check

2019-12-26T09:26:35-06:00

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PHOTO ENFORCED: Remembering Our Book of Deeds

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:26 am By Iman

Not too long ago, a new sign started appearing in front of many traffic signals, which indicates that the intersection is “photo enforced.” It’s kind of a “you’ve been warned” message from the local law enforcement. If a person is speeding or violating any rules of the road, they’ll be caught. Even if a cop is not physically there to pull them over, they will receive a citation in the mail to let them know about their mistake. It’ll even... Read more

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Faith & Spirituality

2019-12-26T09:26:35-06:00

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Short Story: Presumptions

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:26 am By Iman

By 8:45, Sarah grudgingly gave up on trying to make her hijab look half decent. The exam was going to begin in just 15 minutes, so she threw on a cardigan and rushed out the door. The crisp autumn air helped calm her nerves before taking the exam, but she still felt self-conscious; she couldn’t help but think that she had picked the wrong day to start wearing a headscarf. As she walked into the lecture hall, Sarah felt like... Read more

Culture

Society & Culture

2019-12-26T09:25:38-06:00

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Log Kya Kahenge? (What Will People Say?)

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:25 am By Iman

(Urdu print at bottom) Main woh de chuki hoon Jo vapas nahi le sakti: Daulat to haasil karli, Kirdaar nahi khareed sakti. Log mere kapre chahte thay, Maine apni haya hi dedi. Woh gheebat sunna chahte thay, Maine apni diyanat chordi. Un ki dekhave ki ummeed Meri aajzi ki qaatil thee. Sood-o-qarz ne mujhe gher kar Mujhse qabar khudvaadi thee- Uss aazadi ki qabar Jo meri kabhi thee hi nahi. Main un ke ishaaron par Zindagi bhar naachti rahi. Kab... Read more

2019-12-26T09:25:39-06:00

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Go For the Gold

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:25 am By Iman

If there’s one thing that everyone has in common, it’s that we always want more. We want to have better, do better, and be better. We want more money, things, love, respect, education, and status. We’re not easily content with having less than someone else, or being second best. There is always some part of us that keeps desiring and working towards more. Whether it’s studying hard to get the best grades, or working day and night to get promoted... Read more

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Inspiration

2019-12-26T09:25:40-06:00

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“Am I Beautiful?” | On Hijab, Modesty, and Self-Esteem

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:25 am By Iman

I’m gonna be honest… I love hearing that I look pretty when I dress up, and I don’t know a single girl or woman who doesn’t like to be complimented that way. Everyone likes to feel beautiful, and even more than that, they like hearing it. We all like being validated, and that definitely includes our looks. Muslim women are no exception. If you dressed your best for a night out, and looked in the mirror and thought, “Dang, I... Read more

2019-12-26T09:25:40-06:00

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What’s the Point of Fasting in Ramadan?

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 9:25 am By Iman

“If fasting was simply about feeling like the poor and hungry, then Allah would not make the poor and hungry fast.” -Sheikh Muhammad al-Shaarawy As I grew up, I had a series of default answers to the question, “Why do Muslims fast (in Ramadan)?” When I was very young, I would tell my classmates that we do it so that we’ll feel the pain of poor people who don’t have enough to eat. As I grew a little older, my... Read more

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