Seeking Sanctuary
If you had to flee your homeland, leaving behind everything you own and everything you know, you would become a refugee. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) defines refugees as persons who are outside of their country and cannot return owing to a well-founded fear of persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Presently, there are over 10 million refugees worldwide, many of them looking for a place to call home, many of them living lives that oscillate between fear, despair and hope.
According to the UNHCR, the three top countries opening their borders to many of the world's homeless and hosting the most refugees are Iran, Pakistan and Germany. These countries temporarily host displaced peoples in interim housing or refugee camps until they can return home or can find permanent housing elsewhere.
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SPECIAL REPORT
Seeking Sanctuary War, unjust governments and persecution are just a few of the reasons refugees flee their homelands. Risking everything, millions endure displacement for a chance of a better life. Thousands of people seek and are granted asylum in America, where they must learn a completely different way of life. Read the stories of five refugees and one woman who works to welcome them.
by Sumayya Allen, Mollie Brewsaugh-Shamma, Sonia Laflamme & Cindy Weber
FEATURES
Running for the Finish Line Muslim women marathoners demonstrating that being an observant Muslim and running a marathon needn't be mutually exclusive. by Laila El-Haddad
The Green Revolution Tips for sustainable living habits to make a significant impact on the environment.
by Sumayya Allen & Nabeelah Abdul-Ghafur
A Bright Idea Aasiya Zubair conceived the idea of the nation's first Muslim television channel. by Nadirah Sabir
Single & Searching Muslims chart new paths in their search for soul mates via matrimonial services. by Ayesha Ahmed
No Excuses 4.0 college graduate, homeschool teacher to three children, entrepreneur and supportive wife--Zanzabil Williams-White does it all. by Tayyibah Taylor
A Portal to Surrender Entering Islam through Sufism Four women drawn to Sufism and their reasons for entering Islam through this door. by Esther Sakinah Quinlan
Girl Scouts--So Much More than Cookies Young Muslim women enjoy this rite of American girlhood. by Eisa Ulen
Special Delivery Pain-free childbirth? Read about Hypnobirthing, a method of relaxed birthing by Hajja Qur'an Shakir-Sabir
Let Them Stone Her? Is it our imagination, or does it seem that only the poor, the uneducated and the female are being sentenced to death by stoning? by Nadirah Sabir
LIFESTYLE
Destinations Dubai--The Jewel of the Middle East by Laila El-Haddad
Decor Terrific Tabletops. Set your table with unique wares from around the world.
Well-Being Get Your Kicks! The Benefits of Taekwondo by Kaia Petin
Menu Herb recipes full of flavor
Fashion Neo-soul urban designs capture the vibrant pizzazz of the city and speak to the young at heart.
DEPARTMENTS
Deen Flogging, Stoning and Illicit Sex: A look at hadd punishments for adultery and fornication in Qur'an, ahadith and Islamic jurisprudence.
by Kecia Ali
Shahadah With the Sincerest of Intentions by Carly Caris
Book Club Katherine Bullock's Rethinking Muslim Women and the Veil: Challenging Historical & Modern Stereotypes
Poetry Ode to Nature by Tanzeel Badar
Reflections Beginning the Journey Within by Nur Al Layl
Point of View Experience Miracles: When Muslim Men and Women Work Together by Sapphire Mann Ahmed, MD, MPH
Ayah Surah Ar Rahman, Ayat 10-13
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