Eating represses feelings, Exercise lets them go.

I’ve always been physically active; I played sports and fidgeted in my seat in class. I’m happier when I’m active. For the past few years though, in a household of TV watchers, I became couch potato chip-eater, and therefore depressed. I ignored my instinct to go outside and walk because everyone else sat inside. (Observation

“Rabbi the Rabbit” featured in SCBWI’s Newsletter!

It’s a pleasure being a member of SCBWI, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. The members are gracious and helpful. With their feedback and encouragement, I published my short story in an anthology. That is why I am especially grateful and excited that they featured my book in their November issue of Kite

Parallels between praying and breastfeeding: building a public space

Read my article on the parallels between praying and breastfeeding in the West, on Muslim Vibe: https://themuslimvibe.com/faith-islam/the-parallels-between-praying-and-breastfeeding

Muslim Food Groups: How to Improve Muslim Community Nutrition

How to Improve Muslim Commmunity Nutrition

Beyond Meatless Monday

6 Recipes to Take you Beyond Meatless Monday!

Meatless Muslims: Exploring Islam’s Tradition of Meatless Meals

As a multi-ethnic Muslim American woman, I constantly observe cultural practices and ponder their origins. I notice one practice pervading Islamic events in America – meals consist of endless rows of meat dishes, with little to no meatless option. Further, Muslims that limit eating meat (lamb, chicken, and beef) are often criticized as strange or