Week 13: Give Thanks
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November 2019 – Yasmine Sayed
Yasmine Sayed is an active member of her local community in Maryland, where she resides with her husband and children. Born in Afghanistan and raised in the States, Yasmine received a degree in Biology and is currently working to pursue sacred Islamic knowledge. She is on the path to memorizing the Holy Quran and is
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Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women
The term ‘feminine’ conjures up images of flowers and pink fluffy fabrics, soft smiles, and sweetly spoken words. Years ago, girls in Minnesota who preferred soccer to sewing were called ‘tomboys’ because their hobbies were not feminine or ‘girly.’ Today, children are questioning their very biological sex because they do or do not identify with
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October 2019 – Shama Aleemuddin
Shama Aleemuddin grew up around Chicago’s renowned Muslim Community Center – one of the oldest mosques in the city. Her parents were active participants in the development of this flourishing community at the cusp of it setting roots and foundations. Religious gatherings and events were an intricate part of Shama’s upbringing. After becoming a mother
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