Every time I see an eviction, I cry. There is something about seeing a family’s belongings on the street that … More
Category: Vignettes
Life’s Snapshots
The Hijabi Monologues
When: This Friday, January 9, 2009 Time: 6pm Location: Busboys and Poets at 14th & V in Washington DC. Don’t … More
Did You Kill People Over There?
Yesterday, in my math class, sitting one seat away from me at the end of the row was another student … More
Following (a cop) Too Closely Again
Last Tuesday, I received a citation from a Prince George’s County police officer for “following too closely,” which I think … More
Ignoring the Naysayers, Back by Popular Demand
In light of all the invitations that I have received lately to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad sal … More
Case Dismissed Again
I was in court again this morning, for a “failure to yield right of way on left turn” traffic citation, … More
The Masajid around Seattle
We spent two and a half weeks in the Seattle, Washington area this summer. The weather and geography were gorgeous … More
Case Dismissed
I went to minor traffic court yesterday to plead my case for what I considered an unfair parking ticket. I … More
Trying to Donate Blood
A few weeks ago, my office had a blood donation drive in the conference room. I did not sign up … More
Fatwa & Dawah On The Go…
by laypeople for laypeople. Mother’s Day: A few weeks ago, I was in a medical office and several of the … More