It is increasingly rare to see accurate stories about Muslim leaders in the news media, even rarer still for the … More
Author: Ify Okoye
Muslim woman, RN, & rebel with a cause.
Gem
“The rocks in the water don’t know how the rocks in the sun feel,” said a Haitian proverb. In one … More
Post-Eid Notes
I’ve always found it a bit sad that after the Eid salaah, the masjid becomes deserted for the rest of … More
Simplicity of Death
I have no problem with the death penalty for disgraced heads of state. I don’t understand why even if you … More
CNN Hajj 2006 Coverage
CNN particularly CNN International and its Hajj 2006 website always seems to have the best coverage of hajj year in … More
The Day of Arafah
It was reported from Abu Qutaadah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings … More
Drop-Top Convertible Hijab
Before I converted to Islam, I tried out some interesting and unorthodox (to say the least) hijab styles to see … More
Ibo Grammar Lesson
Nigerians particularly those from the Ibo tribe at least in my experience have this way of saying nonsense as a … More
Nigerian Oil Fires & Somalia Burning
The news out of Nigeria and Somalia this week has been quite grim. Nigeria is Africa’s leading oil producing country, … More
Eid Under the Radar – Exams
Important exams are rarely if ever scheduled around Christian or Jewish holidays here in the U.S. and for the Jews … More
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