Tag: Hijab

Muslim representation: A Pyrrhic victory

Muslim Representation: A pyrrhic victory?

Muslims are questioning representation following the mostly bad media portrayal we receive in the news, movies and on social media. From Europe to Africa, from sports to medicine, Muslims, especially Muslim women in hijab face a lot of...

its not about the burqa- on representation

IT’S NOT ABOUT THE BURQA- ON REPRESENTATION.

The book It is not about the Burqa beautifully discusses issues on representation.The unique stories of Muslim women , Culture, society ,love, and the harsh realities that Muslim women face. Muslim women portrayal by the media oppressed and never...

Modest outfit hack with selma ismail

“Modest outfit hack” with Selma Usman.

1.What is your ideal Modest outfit style? My ideal modest style would be going for pieces that I feel comfortable wearing and feel good about myself . 2.How do you plan outfit? Firstly, before planning my outfit, I check my calendar and weather app...

“Modestly you” with Imahn Amadou.

What is your ideal style? Abaya/Dresses. Occasionally Palazzos.   2. How do you plan your outfit? Not sure how to answer this. I just go with the flow lol. Also different outfit styles for different occasions. I can’t wear palazzo to a wedding...

“Modestly You” with Salma Mustapha.

What is your ideal style?       My ideal style I’ll say is finding an appropriate outfit for the appropriate occasion. I like to call it Simple but bold.I love to have unique details in my styles. I’ll describe my style as creative...

MY CLOAK, THE PERFECTED CONCEAL. (a poem)

They all guessed I’m forced or coerced by humans No human tells me to dress this way My Rabb did It’s message sent ages ago That I follow as a believing woman Happily wrapped in my cloak Like a snail in its shell with all satisfaction I...