Photo by Haidan on Unsplash So I’ve been having years-long struggles with faith as a Muslim. Growing up, I’d been pretty oblivious to gender norms and sexual… Read more “Tradition Does Not Entail Legitimacy”
Does voting for Trump make someone a bad person?
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Earlier today, my friend and I were at Starbucks’ outside seating area and talking about the current politics, the upcoming election, and our mutual… Read more “Does voting for Trump make someone a bad person?”
How Carrying Culture is a Burden Placed on Women
Photo by Icons8 Team on Unsplash In several cultures, including desi cultures, Middle Eastern cultures, Wester cultures, and several others , it’s no secret that double standards are placed on… Read more “How Carrying Culture is a Burden Placed on Women”
Why are People Offended by Feminism?
Photo by Rochelle Brown on Unsplash I wonder why many men (and even many women) get so riled up and offended at the word, “feminist.” The most obvious reason is… Read more “Why are People Offended by Feminism?”
I’m Sick of Objectifying Music and Society’s Acceptance of it
Photo by Alexander Krivitskiy on Unsplash I’m Muslim, and with that comes the stereotype that I’m a prude. Oftentimes, I’ll listen to song rhythms and beats that I’ll love, and… Read more “I’m Sick of Objectifying Music and Society’s Acceptance of it”
How I Got Over My Heartbreak
Photo by Matthew Hamilton on Unsplash All GIFS via GIPHY. For those of you who have been following my blog since its beginning, you all know about… Read more “How I Got Over My Heartbreak”
Preeti is the epitome of an entitled, controlling parent
So I managed to get sucked into the spectacle that is Indian Matchmaking. I have many thoughts about the show and its participants, but I just some… Read more “Preeti is the epitome of an entitled, controlling parent”
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOWS
Photo by Minh Pham on Unsplash Here’s a fun walk-down memory lane!!! (All GIFS from GIPHY.) 1. That’s so Raven This show was awesome because it was… Read more “FAVORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOWS”
It’s not Enough to Apologize
Photo by Anna Dudkova on Unsplash I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. I’m really sorry. I’m going to better and make sure I never hurt you that way again. Apologies– sincere… Read more “It’s not Enough to Apologize”
THE BEAUTY OF IMPERFECTION
Photo by Benjamin Voros on Unsplash Originally published on my old blog, Roses and Jannah. You are human; therefore, you are not perfect. And that is okay,… Read more “THE BEAUTY OF IMPERFECTION”
