Category Archives: being human

the Qur’an does not prohibit women’s marriage to people of the book – and other facts about interfaith marriage in Islam

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

Pre-post: This is for those who believe that Muslim men are allowed to marry People of the Book while women are prohibited; because that means that the whole “shirk” of the People of the Book becomes relevant only when we’re … Continue reading →

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re the myth that male sex drive is uncontrollable and stronger than female sex drive

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

This may get a little … vulgar? uncomfortable? immodest? etc. And very long.  But here’s the idea: 1) there’s a popular myth going around that male sexuality is uncontrollable, and that’s why they get to do the things they wanna … Continue reading →

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a song for Afghan refugees in Pakistan: Pekhawara Afghanan che khapa na krre by Naghma

Posted on October 19, 2016 by

With Pakistan evicting some 600,000 Afghan refugees by the end of this year alone, this song, sung by Naghma in 2011 (I think?), is so real and relevant it’s heartbreaking. Song is at the bottom of the lyrics. The Pashto … Continue reading →

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Menstruation, Ramadhan, and the Muslim Woman: beyond the whole “it’s a break from prayer/fasting!”

Posted on July 1, 2016 by

This post was inspired in part by a vibrant discussion on Facebook at this FITNA group. (FITNA = Feminist Islamic Troublemakers of North America). Both the  discussion and the group are public intentionally, and we invite readers and participants in the group from all over … Continue reading →

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On the Orlando Mass Shooting – and a note to Muslims who condemn homosexuality

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

Like everyone else, I’m thinking about the mass shooting at the Orlando club, and I can’t put any words together. There’s hurt, there’s anger, there’s confusion – I will never understand, and I hope I never understand, why and how … Continue reading →

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The Patriarchy of Not Taking Women’s (Menstrual) Pain Seriously

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

“Woman is a pain that never goes away.” – Menander Ramadhan mubarak, everyone! ❤ I wish everyone a beautiful month that inspires compassion, love, and gratitude in all of us. I’ll be writing more Ramadhan-related posts this month – or … Continue reading →

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Call for Contributors: Women-Identified Sexualities and Islam

Posted on February 23, 2016 by

Anyone who works on or studies gender-/sexuality-related topics with a focus on Islam might be interested in contributing to the following edited volume. Please consider sending submissions and/or share with friends. Deadline for abstracts: March 15, 2016 Deadline for complete … Continue reading →

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Terms of Endearment in Pashto

Posted on February 15, 2016 by

Below are the many different ways to address the person you love – in Pashto. Needless to say, I’m missing many words, so please free to suggest more. These are the ones I use with my nephews and niece. Yes, … Continue reading →

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On Pashto Names, “Ruining proper Islamic” Names, and Self-Hatred

Posted on October 4, 2015 by

On refusing to give your kids names in your language and instead giving them Arabic ones (nothing against this – I’ve a point; read on, please) because of the way your language is structured and your “pagan/haram/backward” language turns “proper, … Continue reading →

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Redemption

Posted on September 13, 2015 by

This would be me my latest poem. On sexual abuse.

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