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𝖠 𝖯𝗅𝖺𝗍𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗆 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖺𝗂𝗆𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝖢𝗁𝖺llenge taboos with creativity+ 𝖨𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗉𝖾𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖯𝗋𝗈𝗃𝖾𝖼𝗍 | 𝖣𝖬 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖢𝗈𝗅𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗋𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 | 𝖮𝗉𝖾𝗇 𝗍𝗈 𝖺𝗅𝗅

16/10/2023

🕊️Freedom for Palestine, freedom for Gaza #فلسطين 🇵🇸

03/02/2021

‘On Yawmul Qiyyamah a caller will call out, Everyone lower your gazes for Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad ﷺ is going to pass.’💜

27/01/2021

A short reminder from Shaykh Rizwan Hussain Al-Azhari

- Tag someone who needs to hear this.

05/01/2021

Mental health stigma costs humanity hundreds of thousands of lives every year. The WHO estimates that close to 800 000 people die due to su***de every year and that for every su***de there are many more people who attempt su***de.

The Muslim Diary

The number one illness which incapacitates people is not a physical one, but a mental one (depression) and in spite of this, many people, including Muslims still don’t believe that depression is a real illness and not a result of low faith.

I am not saying that mental health stigma affects only Muslims, no, this is a widely spread phenomenon, making people who are struggling with a mental health disorder, to suffer twice: 1- they struggle with the symptoms of that disorder and 2- they have to endure the stigma against it, making it hard for them to speak with their families and friends and to request or access help, fearing they might be associated with mental health clinics or professionals.

This is particularly hard for Muslims because stigma attacks their level of faith. Many times they are told: “you need to pray more”; “you don’t trust Allah”; “there are others who have it worse than you, so why are you complaining?” But the truth is there are many contributing factors for depression and other mental health issues, which include genetics, biochemical imbalances, and environmental influences.

If you know somebody with a mental disorder please remember that he/she is struggling with an illness and not a fault in his character or religion and show compassion.

Get informed before judging.

27/12/2020

Unsolicited Advice. Unwanted comments mother’s receive the most? Comment below ⬇️

24/12/2020

Being a mother doesn’t mean you can’t work. Doesn’t mean you have to be confined to the house. Being a wife doesn’t mean you have to take on the world. Give your self a break. Islam has given BOTH men and women specific duties & responsibilities. Islam also promotes equality.

A lot of sisters feel like they don’t have a choice, yet our religion teaches us moderation. Be moderate in situations that become overwhelming.

23/12/2020

Dear Muslim diary,

It’s time to discuss *mental health*...

As humans we go through a LOT,
It is of paramount importance that we put our mental health first.

A lot can contribute to mental health,
From feelings of sadness, anxiety & depression to suicidal thoughts, self harm and more.

What do you think are the main factors that affect mental health? Comment below ⬇️

We have had a lot of DM’s from sisters who are struggling with mental health, let’s unite and start this discussion.

22/12/2020

All questions we receive will and are answered by reliable scholars.

We provide a safe & confidential space for women & strive to reply to your concerns, queries & advice in the most appropriate manner.

If you need someone to talk to, need advice regarding a specific issue or just have a question- we are here for YOU.

We appreciate your support, please continue to share, like & support. 👍🏽
Allah bless you all.

-the Muslim Diary

22/12/2020

15/12/2020

A woman’s existence should never revolve around a man. • My value as a woman is not measured by the size of my waist, or the number of men who like me. My worth as a human being is measured on a higher scale: a scale of righteousness & piety. And my purpose in life- despite what fashion magazines say- is something more sublime than just looking good for men.

Yasmin Mogahed

07/12/2020

TMD Team update
Welcome to the *Dear Muslim Diary* Family
Nayma Tarafdar ()
Content creator
Makeup/henna Artist
Blogger

04/12/2020

Headlines and posts roar across media on a daily basis, misrepresenting Islam, especially Hijabis. This results in many misconceptions on the part of non-Muslim viewers/readers. Therefore, words like “oppressed,” “trapped,” “abused,” “forced” may appear common. How do we, as Hijabis, replace those words with “free,” “confident,” “intelligent” and “educated?” The sad truth is that we cannot force people to stop thinking the way they do, but we can definitely give them a new perception into what it’s like being a Hijabi. ⁣
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1. Take Advantage of Social Media: News on social media spreads like a lightning faster than other news sources including Radio, TV and Newspapers. Take advantage of this fact and spread news when and where possible, on your social media pages. We have Hijabi activists like Muslim Girl’s , for example, who live-streamed her conflict and arrest on American Airlines at Newark Airport. ⁣
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2. Know Your Rights: This includes both Islamic and civil rights of the country in which you live. Women in Islam have the right to choose who they wish to marry, the right to divorce, the right to keep their maiden names after marriage, the right to educate themselves, the right to run their own businesses! If a hijabi is living in a country, know your civil rights for example, in the USA, there is freedom of religion and freedom of speech. We even have and sitting in Congress! ⁣
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3. Answer Questions: How do we answer questions about Islam? First of all, be grateful that someone is asking. It means they are willing to understand. Secondly, it is important to take into consideration how old the person is and in what physical and mental state this person is. For example, you would not answer a child the same way as you would answer a teen or an adult. You would not answer a person who is healthy compared to a person who is either drunk or mentally unstable. Thirdly, no matter what, always take in a deep breath, think before you speak, answer in a calm manner and tone (even if the person asking the questions may be screaming). Represent Islam as the Prophet ﷺ has exemplified through his actions.

30/11/2020

My experiences & thoughts - content creator
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Have you had any similar experiences? Let us know. ⬇️

23/11/2020

Thumbs up if you agree? 👍🏽Comment below ⬇️

Islam vs Media. A spoken word by Sister Anjumin creative writer

18/11/2020

What are your thoughts? It is important for us to change this narrative, raise awareness and make a change.

17/11/2020

A Response to the Media From The Muslim Woman’s Perspective

•Portrait
•Digital Installation
•Silk-Screen Print on Foam Board
•Silk-Screen Print on textiles

| The series of work portrays the media from a Muslim Woman’s perspective and the influence it has on society |

17/11/2020

Dear Muslim Diary,

To kickstart the conversation we decided to highlight a topic we are all too familiar with- the misrepresentation of Muslims in the media- specifically the impact is has on the Muslim woman.

What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you think the media is partly responsible for the negativity hijabi women receive when out in public? Have you or anyone you know had any unpleasant experiences? Share your thoughts in the 🧕🏼📔

17/11/2020

Meet the team 🧕🏼📔

• Ustadha (Southampton)
• Ustadha (Scotland)
• Sister (Southampton)

Collaboration with Scholars :

• Hussain Al-Azhari (Southampton)

• Imam .h.mahmood Al-Azhari (Scotland)

WANT TO BE PART OF THE TEAM? HAVE SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE? DM US NOW. Open to all 💫 @ Southampton

17/11/2020

We would like YOU to contribute. Do you know someone who has had any unpleasant experiences? Treated unjustly? Do you want to share your story? Help us give a voice to the voiceless. It is time to challenge these misconceptions & taboos. Get involved.

(P.s thank you to those who have reached out to us) 🧕🏼📔

17/11/2020

Salam all, ⁣⁣⁣
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My name is Sidrah Ahmed. Myself and a few others have created this page to raise awareness about topics that we are passionate about. Real life issues that impact the everyday Muslim woman. However, instead of the norm we wanted to insert our creative input. ⁣⁣⁣
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Please contact us if you are interested in getting involved & want to share your own personal stories (anonymously) etc. ⁣⁣⁣
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To give you a better idea topics will include:⁣⁣⁣
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• Hijab in the media ⁣⁣⁣
• Forced Marriage⁣⁣⁣
• Domestic Abuse ⁣⁣⁣
• Motherhood & infertility ⁣⁣⁣
• Culture vs Religion ⁣⁣⁣
• Misconceptions in Islam⁣⁣⁣
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My experiences & thoughts - content creator @elegance_by_nayma ⁣⁣ Have you had any similar experiences? Let us know. ⬇️

Thumbs up if you agree? 👍🏽Comment below ⬇️ Islam vs Media. A spoken word by Sister Anjumin creative writer

What are your thoughts? It is important for us to change this narrative, raise awareness and make a change. #TheMuslimdiary #hijabinmedia #misrepresentationofislaminmedia

We would like YOU to contribute. Do you know someone who has had any unpleasant experiences? Treated unjustly? Do you want to share your story? Help us give a voice to the voiceless. It is time to challenge these misconceptions & taboos. Get involved. (P.s thank you to those who have reached out to us) 🧕🏼📔

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