If you put "hijab" into Google search, you will get a very simple definition right off the bat.

    "noun: a head covering worn in public by some Muslim women." 

It is in fact that, but hijab is so much more than just that. By limiting the meaning to just a piece of fabric we use to cover our hair truly takes away from how vast and deep the meaning behind the word "hijab" truly is.  

Much of how we refer to hijab lends...

What is Islamophobia? It is a dislike or fear of Muslims. Kind like any other phobia I guess. Arachnophobia; fear of spiders, xenophobia; fear of people from other countries, etc. The thing is I can't fully understand why anyone would have any of these phobias.  Fears, concerns, prejudices, misconceptions; those I can understand but a phobia, not so much. 

As Muslims in the West this term has been on everyone's tongue. It...

What does hijab mean to you? Why do you wear hijab? Both these questions are not easy to answer.  There are an infinite  number explanations for the meaning of hijab and even more reasons why someone would choose to wear it. There isn't one blanket statement for every Muslim woman.  We are all very diverse and each one of us has factors in her life that may influence how and why she wears the hijab. Some may be, culture, upbri...

Starting to wear hijab is a journey.  It can be a long and obstacle filled journey or a short and seamless journey. Each sister has her own journey. There are no rules, or milestones. There are no maps or signs to guide your way. You follow your heart and your soul.  By following these steps, I hope to make your journey more meaningful, seamless and more enjoyable.

1. Knowledge: Ask yourself “Why do we wear hijab?” This is...

Yes, I am a born Muslim. Both my parents are Muslim, grandparents, aunts, uncles, everyone in my family is Muslim. No, I never explored any other faith. I never dabbled in Christianity nor have a tried the spiritual practices of Buddhism. I’ve never read any other Holy book, nor have I ever imagined I would be a member of any other faith group. The extent of my learning about other faiths is for knowledge sake.  Now you’re won...

What does it mean to be proud of who we are? At what age, at what point in our lives do we develop that pride? What does it take for that pride to be so strong it is unshakable? Is that even possible? What do we need to do to make our children proud of who they are? How do those around us, the media, the worldly event affect that pride? 

As Manessa and I were playing at the park this summer this adorable, bright eyed girl stood...

In a constant climate of Islamophobia, Muslim women have regularly been relegated to a single talking point by non-Muslims inquiring about their faith and status within it: the hijab. The constant interrogation about whether or not we are oppressed and the endless assurances we need to give about how Islamic female liberation and veiling works can be exhausting. However, it is not only within this realm that Muslim women are m...

Prayer is one form of ibadah which many people (although knowing they should do it);whether it be accidental or purposefully; miss.  There are many excuses people use to explain why they don't pray:

✖No time 

✖Where to pray?

✖I simply forget

✖I just keep missing it no matter what I do.

I used all those excuses and more! Once I got my salat on track I decided I had to share how I finally made it happen. 

1. Make Niyyah (intentio...

How can you be a Canadian Muslim? Do you have to give up one for the other? Does it make you less Muslim if you are proud to be a Canadian? Does it make you less of a Canadian if you practice Islam? The question of what it means to be a “Canadian Muslim” has been posed to me a number of times.  I hadn’t really given it much thought as it seemed a little ridiculous to me that I would ever question my ability, or my right to be...

The Holy month of Ramadan is an incredible time of year. It is truly a time to recharge your spiritual self. It is a time of Faith, family and friendships.  Fasting provides an unmatchable spiritual experience. There is something so spiritual in giving up food and water; the things we believe we need to live; and put our lives, our health and wellbeing into the hands of Allah (swt). It’s about giving up control of those things...