A Love Letter: To My Muslim Hijabi Sisters Fardowsa Ahmed November 13, 2021 Faith Dear sisters, Recent events in Canada have probably taken a toll on your mental, emotional, and physical health—such as the cold-blooded murder of a Muslim family in London, Ontario who we... Read More...
The Search for Representation Shifaa Syed October 2, 2021 News & Social Issues Like many hijab-wearing girls in Canada, I know that there are painfully few hijabi icons in North American art and entertainment. The few that are present are typically misrepresented and inaccurate. It is an... Read More...
When I first started wearing hijab, my parents were supportive and proud of my decision. Recently, however, they’ve started telling me to loosen it and let my hair show, saying how much better I look without it. How do I make my parents happy while also standing by my beliefs? Anonymous November 1, 2020 Family From an early age we are often taught to obey our parents and we develop a fear of disappointing them through disobedience. When a person becomes ‘of age’ the realization sets in that accountability is not to ... Read More...
The Meaning Behind a Piece of Fabric Sabra Ismath March 19, 2020 Faith When looking at a person, we automatically make a judgement of that person based on the way they look, their height, weight, race, clothing, or just the way they carry themselves. With the millions of... Read More...
How I Feel Playing Hockey Mubeenah Azmi February 9, 2019 Lifestyle & Entertainment Mubeenah Azmi is the youngest of six sisters who are taking the hockey world by storm. All members of the Toronto Women’s Ball Hockey Association Summer League, the Azmi sisters are a force to be reckoned with ... Read More...
Under The Covers Eman Mughal September 29, 2017 Faith She undeniably loves her Lord with all of her heart. She stays up until the early hours of dawn praying and asking for His forgiveness. She is never seen without the Holy Quran in her grasp, with her temper con... Read More...