Is Piety the only Beauty?
One day a sister dropped by to pick up something and saw me dressed up with make-up and jewelry, so she assumed…
Aug 1, 20164 min read
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Islam
Marriage and Other Works in Progress
Author's note: Writing on marriage always carries a certain burden of responsibility towards the audience. The writer is never sure who out…
Aug 1, 201612 min read
His Other Wife: A Short Story
“…So give me a call, Aliyah. I think this may be the one.” Aliyah rolled her eyes as she deleted the voicemail…
Aug 1, 201616 min read
Arranged Marriage is not Forced Marriage
Arranged marriages are the cultural norm for (many) Muslims across the world. Men and women who are ready to get married may…
Aug 1, 20169 min read
How To Have A Fun Wedding
The wedding industry, that beast of a machine, is built around selling you lots of PRETTY. Pick up any wedding magazine, and…
Jul 27, 20167 min read
Divorce in Islam
Marriage, as prescribed by Allah, is the lawful union of a man and woman based on mutual consent. Ideally, the purpose of…
Jul 26, 20165 min read
It’s over: The four problems NO marriage can survive (and having an affair ISN’T one of them)
There are four insurmountable problems no marriage can survive, according to a leading divorce expert. And just having an affair isn't one…
Jul 25, 20162 min read
How Christians and Muslims can marry – the official guide
Christian pastors and Muslim imams have come together to draw up guidelines detailing advice on how to deal with inter-faith marriages.
Jul 25, 20163 min read