A blog about feminism, religion/spirituality, history, and politics
Things That Shatter: A Memoir by Kaighla Um Dayo was an interesting read, one with loads of “GRRRRRRRLLLLLLLLL” moments. Um Dayo is a woman who converted to Islam and married the wrong man, and this book is a manifesto of one bad marriage with a Sheikh. As a white Muslim convert, …
Is vegetarianism or even veganism allowed in Islam? There is a growing number of Muslims who do not eat meat; some even practicing vegan lifestyles. There is nothing more controversial on the internet, other than Islam, than the idea of someone not eating meat. While I myself eat meat, I prefer a vegetarian diet. Many …