'What Ramadhan Means to Us': 8 Muslim Women Talk About the Joys and Challenges of Ramadhan
The Feature

‘What Ramadhan Means to Us’: 8 Muslim Women Talk About the Joys and Challenges of Ramadhan

I’ve never actually experienced much of mosques during Ramadan. Where I live, there aren’t any big mosques that cater well for women, except for one. I went to one iftar and it was nice to be around other people. Our eid prep starts very early! Usually we’ll make sure the big thing (clothes/presents) are done well before Ramadan.

TMWT X MATCHBOX MATRIMONIAL: The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Finding Love Online as a Single Muslim
The Mindset

TMWT X MATCHBOX MATRIMONIAL: The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Finding Love Online as a Single Muslim

When it comes to finding someone to marry, some Islam-approved matrimonial sites like Matchbox Matrimonial and others serve as the best companion. It provides a neutral platform for independent-minded young adults and their more conservative elders and relatives.

Keep Your Hands to Yourself: On Body Autonomy, Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Double Standards
The Tone Up

Keep Your Hands to Yourself: On Body Autonomy, Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Double Standards

We know that forceful penetration is rape. But what does one call a forced handshake? A forced hug? Or a forced kiss? In my opinion, unwillingness is the common denominator regardless of the action. And as such, it is just as shameful, as debasing and as ugly as rape.

Beauty or The Brain?: Deconstructing the "Either, Or" Narrative - Women are So Much More than Their Looks and Intellect
The Tone Up

Beauty or The Brain?: Deconstructing the “Either, Or” Narrative – Women are So Much More than Their Looks and Intellect

if she pays no mind to fancy dressing. Then, she has liberated herself from the shallow needs of regular girls and is now on par with her male counterparts. This sentiment has given us oxymoronic slogans like “substance over beauty” and “beauty and brains” and “not like other girls”.