About Ihssan Tahir

Ihssan Tahir is a thirtysomething self-proclaimed “SistaQueen” from Chicago. Raised by an Afrikan American mother and Kurdish stepfather, she has a broad perspective of the e world. Ihssan has globe trotted from Switzerland to Bangladesh. Her most recent trip involved reuniting with long lost family for the first time in Northern Sudan. In her spare time, she enjoys writing and practicing the violin.

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These Three Words

The airport was packed with people. I think it was July 4th weekend... read more

To the Father who tried

He came here full of hope. It was 1981 and he was... read more

Ice Cube & Jummah

Recently I was having one of those days. You know the ones... read more

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

As y'all know I am all for women being independent and free... read more

V-day Mubarak!

V-day Mubarak to you! Another year of love, sacrifice and the mushy... read more

Chastity Check

He had no shame. I think that made the situation worse. He... read more

Patience vs. Oppression

She sat across from me crying into her hands. I rubbed her... read more

Mix it up...

Recently, I did a matrimonial singles mixer at ISNA’s (Islamic Society of... read more

My Grandmother, Mrs. Neil

My grandmother didn’t have to see the world. My mother placed it... read more

Sweet as the Sunnah: 5 ways to Hit...

Imagine this scenario: It's morning rush hour and you are waiting on... read more

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