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Expanding Horizons: Critical Discussions to uplift the Muslim Ummah, A Series.

*This post is part of a collaboration with Muslim bloggers from different parts of the world. We are part of a huge ummah and yet we feel there are certain aspects within the community that hurt us as Muslim women but still we do not find it necessary or important to address them. To find more about my fellow bloggers in this series please read the introductory post * Double standards within the Muslim community: "People are quick to judge but slow to correct themselves" In September we in India got to see a new low of our patriarchal culture. The beginning of the month started with the whole country witch-hunting an actress for the death of a superstar. I won't be going into complete details of the case but would try to draw a picture of the mindset towards women in society and view the double standards that are on display. With me sharing their thoughts are some amazing Muslim bloggers from across the world. The witch-hunt is real Haven't we heard this repeatedly a

Covid 2.0

As my eyelids feel heavy and body starts to shiver again,my head bangs and my back feel like it's breaking. My feet turn cold as ice and breath turns warm but my little toddler knows nothing what's happening. He cries for attention has all his cars lined below my pillow and worst he keeps asking for a bed time story. Yes, I have been tested positive for covid and let me tell you its not mild. This is the second time in the last 12 months I have contracted the virus and this being said after being fully vaccinated. For all those government people shouting at the top of their voice it's mild, sorry it's not. For a women who could stand alone and roll over 30 chapatis in half an hour I couldn't finish four. I am no where capable of lifting my 2 year old. As I confine my self to my bed my older children get into action. Cleaning, washing dishes I watched amazed how when I stepped back they were keen to fill my shoes. And that realization that aren't

WHAT A WOMAN WANTS

What a woman wants it’s a mystery they say, It’s a riddle, Laughed at and swept under the carpet of humor. But never dug in deep and never asked why does she want what she wants? As a tiny bud, she rejoices in the arms of her parents, She wants to explore, see the world around, She is stopped, asked to be aware of the vicious hounds that may prey on her innocence. She closes those tiny wings in fear. There is a ruthless world outside. Yet slowly she learns to fly with her parents around her. But wait she just can't start flying. The same place which is her abode of confidence her place of belonging. They rob her away from it entrusting her to someone she hardly knew. Even if the one responsible for her now loves her, adores her still some questions are left unanswered in her mind. If she is abused in any way physical, mental, or verbal she lands in an abyss for life. And yet people ask what does a woman want! If loved, within years they will be tiny buds blossoming, but the quest

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