April 15, 2010
by LeilaB
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Home Is Where The Heart Is

I’m sure I’m not the only sister who loves her home and whose home can be her palace and an integral part of her life. So Muslim women aren’t technically ‘the head of the household’ but that is fine by … Continue reading

March 8, 2010
by Emma Apple
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International Womens Day (and a few updates)

Asalamualekom and Peace everyone. Today is International Womens Day a global day of celebration of Women, many of whom across the globe are treated far less than their worth. Let’s take a moment today to ponder what it means to … Continue reading

February 19, 2010
by Jessica Dawah
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Ya Imam, Tear Down This Wall!

While our beautiful Qur’an and Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) elaborate on equality between the sexes, we still find an unequal barrier between men and women. This is “best” demonstrated, ironically, in our Masajid (Mosques). Over and … Continue reading

February 13, 2010
by Emma Apple
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Don’t speak for me!

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 15, 2010
by Emma Apple
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Taqwa of TAQWA IMAN

I came across Taqwa Iman recently and was impressed by their modest, universal appeal and unique style. I was pleasantly surprised when sister Taqwa emailed me for an interview on MO mashaAllah and jumped at the chance to feature her … Continue reading

January 12, 2010
by Emma Apple
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That’s not Hijab!

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