February is Black History Month. It is also a time I love to reflect on the history of Black Muslim Americans. Last year, I wrote a fairly in-depth article about the history of Black Muslim Americans. Here are some of … Continue reading How I Celebrate Black Muslim History Month
Martin Luther King Jr. was a guiding light during my formative years. As the only brown girl for miles, I often had to choose between retaliation and peaceful protest. Dr. King’s word’s gave me enough hope to choose communication, education, … Continue reading 4 Books About Tolerance & Equality That Small Children Will Love
One of my favorite things about fall and winter are the specialty hot drinks, my favorite being spiced apple cider. My palette has changed over the years, and hot spiced apple cider is the perfect combination of sweet and spice. … Continue reading No-Fail Slow-Cooked Spiced Apple Cider Recipe
Decorating evergreen trees, exchanging gifts, and adorning your home in winter vibes did not originate with Christmas, but rather ancient traditions celebrating the winter solstice. Last year I wrote an 800-word essay on “Why My Muslim Family Celebrates Christmas”. That … Continue reading Winter Vibes For All: How Our Muslim American Family Celebrates The Holidays
While I was perusing through the aisles of Michaels (aka my happy place), I stumbled upon this $6 find, Creatology’s Give Thanks Wood Craft Kit. Which is currently on clearance for $3! I thought it was the perfect base for … Continue reading How I Remixed Michael’s Harvest Craft For Kids
Though I’m tempted to buy everything I see in Pier1 imports, I love creating homemade decorations for Thanksgiving. I like to keep the decor simple because, let’s be honest, most of the dining table will be decorated by the turkey, … Continue reading Download Free Bismillah Placemats For Thanksgiving
If you read my How To Throw A Backyard Eid-al-Adha Celebration, you know I love boho crescent moon dreamcatchers. All of the items are pretty easy to find at Michaels! Since I wanted to stick to the offwhite/gold color family, … Continue reading How To: Crescent Moon Dream Catcher For Eid Decor
For those of you who yearn to hold on to summer for as long as you can, what better than to throw an upscale barbeque for Eid al-Adha. It is the perfect occasion to share delicious grilled lamb and beef … Continue reading How To Throw A Backyard Eid al-Adha Celebration
One of my earliest memories is from Eid-al-Adha. I was 3 years old in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Many people had gathered on my family’s property for the ritual Eid-ul-Adha livestock sacrifice. I remember running into the crowd and peeping out from … Continue reading 3 Eid-al-Adha Traditions To Start With Your Family
In 1981, my parents experienced the fanfare that is a Bangladeshi wedding: family, food, and festivities. What they didn’t realize is that the union from their “love marriage” would seal their separation for the next few years. My parents planned … Continue reading Families Belong Together, I Waited 2 Years For Mine To Be