Exhausted with seeing the media’s coverage of Muslims, we decided to redirect the narrative by producing a body of pictures to show Muslim’s pride and happiness under the Fashionable Muslim Women Project.
Sofia Rehma, scholar, author and avid book reader, suggested 9 books to read. Take a peak at the books before World Book Day on April 23.
From the past to the present, from Nefertiti to Amy Winehouse, eyeliner is one of our most enduring cosmetic tools.
Media portrays Muslims in negative light. We wanted to change the narrative, and show Muslims’ Happiness, beauty and kindness.
Fashionable Muslim Women Project was the solution to discuss Muslim women’s agency within the Western media discourse.
Eid al Fitr Mubarak. We got nine suggestions of “must haves” for you during the Eid celebration. Keep it chic, elegant, and simple.
Special recipes for Ramadan from the Mediterranean cuisine.
Ramadan prayers, week four, days 22 to 28. May Allah accept your prayers, deeds, and all your good works. Isnah’Allah.
And, make Paradise an abode and a resting place for me.
O Allah, on this day, open the doors of the heavens for me.
And ease my path towards your bounties.
Allah, Illuminate my heart with the brightness early morning rays.
Allah fulfill my needs and hopes.
Lead me in your heaven, by your mercy.
The U.S. media showed unfriendly pictures of Muslim women. Sara Jamshidi, Iranian-American peace journalist, challenged the stereotype.
Expand my chest through the repentance of the humble, by your security.
Allah on this day do not condemn me for slips.
Allah on this day, grant me the ability to be pious.
Allah on this day, beautify me with covering and chastity.
Ramadan Prayers, Day 11 English Allah on this day, make me love goodness, and dislike corruption and disobedience, and bar me from anger and the fire of Hell, by your help. O…
Allah, make me among those who you consider successful.
Allah, guide me towards your shining proof.
Allah on this day, let me have mercy on the orphans.
Allah, grant me to continue remembering you throughout the day,
God, keep me away from the causes of your anger.
Day 5, Place me among your righteous and obedient servants.
Allah on this day, strengthen me in carrying out your commands; day 4.
A discussion with Pigliucci, author of A Field Trip to a Happy Life, to honor and celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20.
And, keep me away from foolishness and pretension.
O Allah, grant me the opportunity to recite Your verses of the holy Quran,
Ramadan prayers, day one: Oh, Allah, accept my fast, awaken me from my sleeps, forgive my sins.
International Women’s Day is on March 8th. We talk with two professors about women’s rights and movement in the Maghreb and Nort Africa.
Cinnamon is the magic spice of the Middle East kitchen.
Spring Cleaning is deeply rooted tradition around the world.
learn Arabic as an adult.
The Western media does a terrible job of featuring Muslims. A Muslim can be liberal, open-minded, educated, supportive of women, and happy.
On holistic self-care and sacred sexuality.
The ripe quince has a golden yellow appearance with a sharp tart taste. Quince it is known for its medicinal use and antioxidant effects.
Western media doesn’t feature celebration among Muslims, and insist on depicting the minority group as terrorists.
Indonesian fashion designer Diane Pelangi used creativity, business savviness, social media and her unique talent to create the Pelangi brand.
The Western media portrays Muslim women as villain. In this piece, you’ll read personal story of a woman’s fight against media bigotry.
In Eid al-Fitr, among many other days, Muslim are happy and proud. The Western media ignores to show the Muslim community in positive light.
The Western media portrays Muslims as terrorists. Had I been influenced by the terrorism label that the media was imposing on me?
The Western media carries double standard when it comes to cover Muslim women news.
Belly dance is an ancient, sensual Middle Eastern dance.
Walking down the most famous street in Istanbul, we faced with a few amazing experiences.
In the Wake of Poetic explores the aesthetics of Palestinian cultural expression in the last two decades.
Zara released a campaign that was perceived by many as reminiscent of images of the war in Gaza. The campaign created a big backlash.
Each of the 14th century poet brings a distinct perspective in Shiraz, a place of lush lyrics, beautiful women, lovely flowers and strong wine.
Muslim women can shop for modest and Muslim fashion both in stores and online. Options for modest fashion shopping have become unlimited.