Tiny Love Story “And what do you do?” so many have asked. “I tell stories,” the girl said. One by one they’ve walked away, not understanding the language she speaks. Until one day… “I tell stories,” said she. “Then you are brave,” said he, “and you should keep telling them….
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Dear Salma, Ever since we got married four years ago, my husband and I have had a rocky relationship. We have two toddlers and I work full-time, while he is a stay-at-home dad. Two years ago, he began playing a certain video game in his downtime and since then,…
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I am an American, a Muslim, and a writer. Who are you? My name is Deonna Kelli Sayed. I am an American, a Muslim, and a writer. I was born in the rural South back when the cows roamed about and grandmas stood on back porches to holler for…
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Dear Salma, I am currently a second-year college student. I used to say, “Oh, I probably won’t get married until I’m like 30,” because I assumed I likely wouldn’t find someone who I would fall head over heels for. This refrain changed when I joined the Muslim Student Association at…
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My name is Nadia Bazzy, and I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist…I’m passionate about people living to their fullest potential, healing wounds, and transforming relationships. Who are you? My name is Nadia Bazzy, and I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist. My family roots in the United States dates back…
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Rushing into a physical relationship before establishing social commitment is harmful on a personal and societal level. A sad reality is that the online dating industry is built on this shadiness for purely economic reasons. A sadder reality is that well-intentioned people are sucked into it. It’s a downward spiral…
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Dear Mo, Salaam, I met a guy through a friend and because things are going well, I’d like to know whether or not he sees a future with me. I am refraining from broaching the subject because so far he and I have not discussed our pasts in detail. Relationship…
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Yelli is a free Tinder-like app for Android and iOS smartphones, created by three New York-based Muslim millennials who wanted to help connect single Muslims in a fun and practical way. The topic of online marriage remains sensitive and controversial, since the assumption in traditional Muslim society is that people will…
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Things that I’m most proud of: the publication of Love, InshAllah and Salaam, Love and passing the California State Bar. Who are you? I am a Sri Lankan American California girl – I grew up in Southern California and have bounced around a bit since college, including DC, San Francisco,…
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If you’re a single Muslim in North America, you know the thirst is real. Well, you can finally leave the ISNA hotel lobby. (Seriously, it’s past 5 a.m.) Vacate that seat at the matrimonial speed-dating table where your parents are cheering you on from the sidelines. You can stop shaking…
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