February 13, 2010
by Emma Apple
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Muslimas Oasis is all about sharing the voices of Muslim Women, this is hugely important when it comes to quieting the bigots who are dead set on liberating us from our own beliefs and choices. I wrote a response to … Continue reading
January 12, 2010
by Emma Apple
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We’ve all been there, you see a sister in skin tight jeans with a teeny scarf barely wrapped around her head, you judge and sometimes, if you’re bold enough, you set her straight. As a new muslim, I wrote an … Continue reading
January 8, 2010
by Emma Apple
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Purple/Lavendar Hijab day is on February 13th in memory of Asiya Hassan who was murdered allegedly by her husband, the founder of Bridges TV a Muslim TV Channel in the US. Purple Hijab Day (much like Pink Hijab Day in … Continue reading
November 29, 2009
by Emma Apple
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The much debated, much misunderstood, much hated 4 wives issue. Let’s start with the ayah (verse of the Qur’an) that gives muslim men the right to marry up to 4 women. We find it in the 4th Surah/Chapter and it … Continue reading
November 26, 2009
by Emma Apple
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I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s struggled with this. Finding my own style, my own identity within the requirements of my Hijab. I guess it sort of depends on your definition of hijab, whether we agree with all … Continue reading
August 22, 2009
by Emma Apple
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Awareness, Communication, Acceptance, Contentment. These 4 basic concepts cover so many aspects of a healthy attitude, healthy mind and understanding of what it is to be truly ‘Happy’. Happiness itself has become more of a concept than a feeling. It’s … Continue reading