Salah with Sadie

  As-Salam-u-Alaikum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh ("Peace be unto you and so may the mercy of Allah and his Blessings")! The hijab is one of the most recognizable symbols in Islam. The hijab is a symbol of modesty and faith for millions of Muslim women around the world. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning and significance of the hijab while I tell you about my own personal relationship with the hijab. What is a Hijab? The hijab, in its most basic form, is a headscarf worn by Muslim women as a physical reminder of their faith and commitment to Islam. The primary purpose of the hijab is to maintain modesty and promote dignity for women. It serves as a visual indicator of a woman's devotion to her religion and her desire to be judged for her character and her ideas rather than her physical appearance. What are the rules of Hijab? It is important to note that “hijab” is just as much a verb as it is a noun. For men (yes, men have to hijab as well), that means to low...

As-Salam-u-Alaikum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh ("Peace be unto you and so may the mercy of Allah and his Blessings")! For reverts, Halloween can be a confusing time. Halloween was a time of jack-o-lanterns, costumes, and so. much. candy. However, as a revert, the celebration of Halloween raises questions and concerns due to its origins and some of the practices associated with it. In this blog post, we’ll explore the relationship between Halloween and Islam, discussing its historical roots, potential conflicts with Islamic beliefs, and possible alternatives for Muslims to consider. History of Halloween Celtic Roots Halloween dates back to the Celtic festival called Samhain. It was a festival to celebrate the harvest, the end of summer, the coming of winter, and the blurring of boundaries between the living and the dead. Samhain was characterized by the belief that the barrier between the living and the dead was permeable, allowing spirits to roam freely on Earth. Samhain ...