Dr. Sherman Jackson | We’re American Muslims, Can’t Be Anything Else

If an American who’s awake and socially aware converts to Islam, he or she will encounter the cultural and intellectual … More

Forgiving Ourselves for Not Being Perfect

I’ve had the opportunity to meet with Muslims who’ve experienced spiritual crises of faith, which caused them to reconsider their belief in … More

Photography | A Muslim’s Dilemma

When I was younger, I dreamed of being a photojournalist. In high school, I took a photography class and loved … More

I didn’t know Amy Winehouse but I knew Tobi Ekeze

The Death of Amy Winehouse Yet, her death this past weekend made me reflect. Winehouse and I are the same … More

Sponsor ME! Paying for College and Islamic Classes

I had it in my mind to write a post about the recent phenomenon of Muslim students creating ChipIn and … More

Do You Know What Sincerity Feels Like?

Do you know what sincerity feels like? Have you seen it, have you felt it, have you lived or experienced … More

On the Need to be Ethically Committed to being an American Muslim Woman

I was struck by the news this week that one orthodox Jewish newspaper had photoshopped Secretary of State Hillary Clinton … More

Chimamanda Adichie on the Danger of a Single Story

I’m not sure how I happened across this TED video of Nigerian author and storyteller Chimamanda Adichie but I’m so … More

Fear Has Been Defeated – There’s No Turing Back

Yalla, Egypt! Well done, much love, prayer, and support, may the future be blessed for you and for us. I’m … More

Please, Just Call Me Ify

I have a confession to make. I really do not like to be called “Sister Ify.” There, I said it. … More