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Next Entries »Hijab is an Attitude, not a Fashion
Hijab is not something we wear as a fashion statement, it is not merely a piece of clothing. Hijab is part of the Islamic way of life, hijab is an attitude, a way of thinking and behaving.
Blood Donations Save Lives
Blood donations save lives. If a woman was giving birth and she had complications, like haemorrhaging, she could die without a blood transfusion. In Islam, saving a life is one of the best things a person can do.
Being a Muslim Teen in the UK
I myself have had a few bad experiences on the streets where I live. There are a lot of trouble-making youngsters who are often racist, ignorant and badly educated. I have been called plenty of names, sworn at, and even had my hijab partly pulled off my head.
A Day That Changed My Life
A year ago I went to school every day without any thought about my safety there. I went to the masjid without ever wondering if there would be any chance of a bomb being in the mailbox. I spoke freely about politics without any thought of being incriminated for my points of view. It has been over a year since September 11th. This past year has undoubtedly changed most of our lives forever. What we have learned from these experiences can never be taught in any class or book.
Welcome to Muslim Teen Perspectives
As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah. The mission of Teen Perspectives is to present articles by Muslim teenagers, addressing some of the challenges we face, and our experiences trying to practice Islam in our environments.
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