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December 2016

December 06, 2016

Don’t ask, don’t tell…?

If you ask me there are some things better left unsaid. Over the years, I...

November 2016

November 24, 2016

Black+Muslim+Woman+Trump

It has been interesting experiencing the election and post election reactions in Africa. I was...

November 13, 2016

Garbage lady

The first time it happened I was walking down the driveway on my way to...

October 2016

October 27, 2016

Rat Tail Comb

I sat in between her knees Indian style. I could feel my right foot going...

April 2016

April 06, 2016

Lessons on love

I saw them walk around the edge of the water holding hands. Her chubby fingers...

March 2016

March 29, 2016

Tinder’ing while Muslim

It’s getting dark outside. I lay on my sofa nestled under a throw blanket. I...

October 2015

October 06, 2015

Second Chances

She rubbed her stomach in a slow circular motion. Her fingers grazed her belly button...

August 2015

August 07, 2015

Confessions of a fat Muslimah part 1

It was a comfortably chilly Friday evening when I was leaving the hospital. The air...

May 2015

May 01, 2015

ISNA & #blacklivesDONTmatter

As a Muslim woman of Afrikan descent I have had my fair amount of frustrations...

February 2015

February 19, 2015

Deep Roots

I rolled over in bed and quickly realized that was a huge mistake. The whole...

August 2014

August 24, 2014

These Three Words

The airport was packed with people. I think it was July 4th weekend because I remember...

June 2014

June 15, 2014

To the Father who tried

He came here full of hope. It was 1981 and he was a twenty four...

June 09, 2014

Ice Cube & Jummah

Recently I was having one of those days. You know the ones when you’re really...

March 2014

March 10, 2014

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

As y'all know I am all for women being independent and free thinkers. But… There...

February 2014

February 14, 2014

V-day Mubarak!

V-day Mubarak to you! Another year of love, sacrifice and the mushy gushies has sneaked...

January 2014

January 22, 2014

Patience vs. Oppression

She sat across from me crying into her hands. I rubbed her back trying to...

January 19, 2014

Mix it up…

Recently, I did a matrimonial singles mixer at ISNA’s (Islamic Society of North America) annual...

November 2013

November 25, 2013

My Grandmother, Mrs. Neil

My grandmother didn’t have to see the world. My mother placed it at her feet...

November 11, 2013

Does he HAVE to be Muslim?

I have received several inquires about my updates. I have been busy relocating and transitioning...

August 2013

August 28, 2013

Step Baba

Love comes in many forms. His love for my mother set the foundation as to...

July 2013

July 10, 2013

Single in Ramadan: An Action Plan

Ramadan Greetings! The excitement is in the air. I can feel it! Ramadan is here!!!...

July 02, 2013

For the love of music

Single in the City

June 2013

June 22, 2013

Yahala Voice Interview

For those of you who missed the Yahala Voice interview I had with Cariman Alfi.Click...

June 02, 2013

Hot Hijabis

He saw me from across the room. I pretended like I was distracted so he...

May 2013

May 29, 2013

Me, Myself & I

If you haven't heard of the book Love, InshAllah - The Secret Love Lives of...

May 02, 2013

The pitfall of segregation

Since I've been looking for a husband I've met plenty of suitors. Many of them...

April 2013

April 26, 2013

So, it begins…

This blog is not intended for the faint of heart. Rather it is geared towards...