A Good Ending | Part 1
The Cherokee say, “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.” Busy! It is …
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Bridges!
Are you tired? Do your bones, heart and sinew ache with hurt for humanity? Are you making furtive glances over at the Muslim corner, wondering how to approach, how to …
Statement in support of the people of Flint, Michigan
Statement in support of the people of Flint, Michigan Since April 2014, pregnant women, infants, strong men, bright teenagers and energetic children have been drinking poisoned water in Flint, Michigan. …
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A Leader has a LAP
[Anse Tamara was a guest speaker at The Parliament of World Religions held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The following is her speech at the Plenary – Faith in Women …
Introduction to Ribaat
The Arabic word “ribaat” in its origin means to stand at the frontline of danger against the enemy of God and to stand in such a way as that there …
Lean In – Our Feminist Manifesto
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، والحمد لله رب العالمين، والصلاة والسلام على خاتم الأنبياء والمرسلين سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين.. السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته.. In 1848 the Declaration of …
Seasons of Sabr
In Kindergarten teachers teach the seasons. They tell children that summer is hot and sunny, and that it is a time of play and fun. Autumn is a time of …
Ramadan
Dear Rabata Sisters, It has been a year since we last met. I hope you have been well. I will be arriving in a few days, and I’m wondering if …
A Good Ending | Part 2
The Debt of Prayer and Husn al Khitām: When I was a young girl, the day before a road trip was always ‘library day’. It was the day we gathered …
Firing Day
He walked into my office and stood in front of my desk. A hardworking man, he struggled with class control and a language level below my usual expectations. I knew …