Unique MuslimahUnique MuslimahThis blog writes about Muslim women's rights in Islam. Women have been silenced for too long and we want to speak out against the horrific things women have to go through. In this blog there are many stories of Muslim women's lives who are suffering. Articles
Vii
2007-05-11 14:32:00 Since we’ve got the ball rolling, I’m staying on the topic of virgnity; it is a major issue in many of our countries. So…It’s Manal’s wedding night. The guests are downstairs, still celebrating, while her husband locks the door to their new bedroom. She is terrified. Not from her husband. But from the fate awaiting ... More About: Abuse , Marriage , Culture , Men , Virginity
Save Me
2007-05-07 22:23:00 He tread firmly on the snow, observing a white, pure, innocent New York that had given him a home for a year now. ?One whole year? he whispered, adjusting the bag on his back, taking small, yet firm steps towards the bridge that stood before him. It was almost dark, eerily shadows cast on the ground ... More About: Religion , Islam , Life , Depression , Spirituality
It?s True
2007-05-07 00:15:00 Years ago I thought there was only one type of love. You know, the Hollywood romance, slow music plucking at your soul while you watch two people in love run towards each other on a golden beach. And love towards a friend, well that existed too, if they did something for you in your life ... More About: Religion , Islam , Life , Relationships , Love
Unforgiven II
2007-05-05 23:39:00 Part one here Nancy wasn?t born in a war-torn country, suffering from the oppressions of bombs, occupation and fear of being killed. She wasn?t born disabled or handicapped either. She was a fortunate soul, born into a good family that supported her both emotionally and financially. So what went wrong? More About: Depression , Suicide , Given , Give , Forgive
Greed
2007-05-04 17:58:00 Imagine having a dream. A dream so big you feel that it is bigger than yourself, bigger than the people around you, bigger than anything you have ever dreamt of. A dream of opening an Islamic school in the West where there is no other Islamic school. You feel you have accomplished something for future generations, ... More About: Children , Schools , Reflections , Thoughts , Greed
Ugh
2007-05-03 18:09:00 It’s there. It has always been there. It will always be there. Won’t it? I wake up in the morning and look in the mirror: it’s there. I eat my breakfast and look at the cereal box: it’s there. I switch on the television: it’s there. I flip through a few magazines lying around my ... More About: Food , Weight , Reflections
Love Nature
2007-05-02 22:37:00 Don’t you just love nature? Even if you do get hay-fever like me, you can’t stop but look around you in amazement at Earth’s beauty? Thanks to the continuous encouragement I receive here on my photography skills, I visited a flower show yesterday. Snapping up a lot of pictures is my speciality, but because I ... More About: Nature , Flowers , Photography , Love , Natur
Cyber-Angels
2007-05-02 00:39:00 This is for you. Yes you. The one who writes me on this blog whenever you can, whenever you want to, even if you don’t want to. Even if you’re tired, not bothered, but you still do, to show you’re still there, I’m not alone, you care. I drew this for you. All of you. More About: Photography , Angels , Cyber
Dear Soul Mate
2007-05-01 00:24:00 I was four when I realised I needed you. Whenever I witnessed two hands holding passionately I would literally cry. I had a loving family, but it wasn’t enough for me. I needed you. My soul mate. The other half that will complete me. I knew you would be special. Someone who would fill the ... More About: Marriage , Love , Soul , Letter , Emotions
Art
2007-04-30 20:11:00 I spotted this flower in my garden. I took the photo and left it for a while. When I downloaded it on my computer I realised I had taken one of the best flower shots, in terms of clarity, colour, focus, the way it looks like the flower is going to pop out of your screen and ... More About: Photography
Packing
2007-04-30 14:46:00 I walk into my room and imagine that these are my last hours on earth. I sift through my wardrobes, putting things I don’t need in a plastic bag. More About: Reflections , Cleaning , Thoughts , Death , King
Airport
2007-04-29 23:25:00 Cairo International Airport has been renovated to look luxurious and beautiful. I always used to hate the airport because it would be my ticket out of Egypt and I didn’t want that. But I am surprised that it has changed so much throughout the years. There’s even a mall outside, Air Mall, though I’m not sure ... More About: Travel , Photography , Journey
In Between Worlds
2007-04-29 01:01:00 I live in between worlds and I don’t know which one to choose. I don’t know where my future lies. I don’t know where I truely belong. Egypt ? Or the West? More About: Life , Love , Reflections , Cairo
Unforgiven I
2007-04-28 16:48:00 She stood at the edge of the rotting cliff, looking down at her dismal future. The wind gently caressed her tears, drying them into her soft creamy complexion. Visions of fear and pain exploded beneath her where the dark brown threatening rocks lay, wave after wave crashing against them. More About: Islam , Depression , Mental Health , Given , Give
Hope for a Miracle
2007-04-27 01:07:00 I know many people dislike teen movies or chick flicks, but I’m a softy when it comes to both. I just finished watching A Walk to Remember with Mandy Moore. My eyes are still wet with tears, (I did say I’m a softy). I just love the idea that miracles can still happen, that people can ... More About: Religion , Movie , Relationships , Film , Love
Stadium Fever
2007-04-26 16:48:00 Being proud of your football team because to you it represents your country must be a priceless feeling. But standing among the hundreds of supporters and watching your team lose must be like someone kicking you in the stomach. I guess that’s what Al-Ahly (Egypt ian team) supporters in Egypt felt when they watched their team lose ... More About: Sport , Football , Stadium , Ever
Mirage
2007-04-26 16:29:00 I remember buying the book, Mira ge, by Soheir Khashoggi at the Virgin Megastore at City Stars. Books to do with Muslim women’s lives always attracts me, but this book really surprised me. I thought it would be the usual, like Jean Sasson’s Princess or the other books depicting Muslim women’s lives. But this book was ... More About: Islam , Book Review , Rage
Nobody Knows
2007-04-24 23:07:00 “Harry, dinner’s almost ready!” “Okay Mom, I’m coming!” He called out in a panic, sweat breaking out from his forehead. He almost choked on his own saliva as he called out, his body jumped slightly forward from the fright. He swallowed slowly, feeling the liquid slither its way down to his oesophagus, trickling its way down to ... More About: Family , Lifestyle , Know , Nobody
Forbidden Talk
2007-04-23 21:39:00 She stood nervously in front of the crowd of women, her hands trembling, her dazzling smile hiding her fears. Placing her glossy white shoe in front of the other, she slowly walked down three steps leading towards the hotel’s landing, where her groom, her love, was waiting a few steps further down. As the women around ... More About: Marriage , Relationships , Culture , Love , Egypt
A First
2007-04-21 14:43:00 Shayma is twenty-two. She’s the type of girl who has her head in dreamland all day, dreaming of what her life could be like, if only she found Mr. Right. And the time came when she found him, lightening struck her soul, the chemical attraction between them was visible to everyone around them. It was ... More About: Women , Marriage , Relationships , Love , Rights
City Stars
2007-04-20 18:43:00 Another feature in Egypt is the boom of malls (shopping centres) filling each district. Recently what is said to be the largest mall complex in the middle-east opened in Cairo, Nasr City- it’s called City Stars . It’s beautiful, lavish, luxurious; filled with restaurants, cafes, shops, hotels, beauty salons, apartments, offices, conference halls, hypermarkets, cinemas- you name it. Foreigners who ... More About: Shopping , Photography , Tourism
Politics & Food
2007-04-19 22:50:00 Starbucks has opened in Egypt . When I first heard, I didn’t believe it. “Egypt would never do that!” I told a relative. “Oh but it has” they told me, shrugging. Why was I so convinced Egypt would never open Starbucks? Because it’s on the Israeli boycott list and years ago I heard the chairman is ... More About: Politics , Food , Photography , Cairo
Fitar Masry
2007-04-19 00:06:00 (Fitar Masry = Egypt ian Breakfast ). Egyptians love their breakfast (unlike me who can go without it- not good I know). A wide variety of food can be eaten in the morning. You can have it simple (tea with biscuits) or you can treat yourself to a traditional Egyptian breakfast at home or at the many ... More About: Lifestyle , Food , Photography
Sandstorm
2007-04-17 22:49:00 Sandstorms are another prominent weather feature that occurs in Egypt during the month of April. Since last night the wind has been howling, the sky looks like it has fallen on Cairo, leaving everything dusty, yellow-ish and very humid. But people still go out, they have to. Those who don’t have to stay indoors to avoid ... More About: Weather , Photography , Storm , Sand
Blur
2007-04-15 01:01:00 You know when life becomes a blur? Things suddenly get out of focus? Your mind is glued on one thought: how long have I got to live? Young people die every day in Egypt. Car accidents, health complications, or just naturally. Old people remain, wondering why it is that they have to bury the young, ... More About: Blur
Downpour
2007-04-14 17:02:00 After the first rainfall on Friday afternoon, around an hour or two later the second downpour began. This time was heavier and lasted much longer. Some simply watched the rain fall While others ran No one complained. People had smiles on their faces. Egyptians believe rain to be kheer (a blessing) since it happens so rarely. Some men ... More About: Down
Pure Art
2007-04-13 23:39:00 This is not the kind of graffiti I would expect in the West (which is usually useless signatures). I look out for graffiti in Cairo- this picture I took is the best artistic work I have seen. It’s a Qur’anic verse and if you look carefully, the background is of mosques and palm trees. Barak Allah to whoever ... More About: Pure
Rain
2007-04-13 13:34:00 Coming back from the Jumuah (Friday) prayer, I looked up at the dark grey sky and noticed a few rain drops fall. Five minutes later a heavy downpour started, washing the streets and people. Rain is a rare occurrence in Egypt and when it happens, traffic jams hit, people stand out in their balconies to ...
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2007-04-13 00:32:00 After the whole fishy episode in the morning, families disperse into the streets and find a park, sporting club, or garden to have a picnic. The kids play football or run around, while the adults eat sunflower seeds (lib). Everyone who is anyone is out enjoying the coming of spring. It’s a chaotic day but also ... More About: ?????? Warning: preg_replace() [function.preg-replace]: Compilation failed: nothing to repeat at offset 0 in /home/blogtop/public_html/blogdetails.php on line 143 More articles from this author: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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