by Selina Bakkar in Culture & Lifestyle on 17th December, 2019
We asked the elite Amaliah community on Twitter and Instagram how they are working to becoming or become Confident Muslim Woman which contributes to us living our best lives Insha Allah.
Speaking to myself with kindness because I’m my own harshest hater at times 🌹 https://t.co/us5duzgMwk
— Fatha (@FathaaaOnline) December 16, 2019
— amaliah.com (@Amaliah_Tweets) December 16, 2019
Being openly & unapologetically Muslim.
Pray when & where I need to.
Not be afraid to say no to alcohol fuelled events.
Request halal options & not settle.
Discuss working conditions during Ramadan.
Be free to talk about my identity.
Bring my whole self to work. https://t.co/o1Sh2AljXD— Taz🌹 (@TazTheStarGazer) December 16, 2019
Learning when to say no and to make sure I say when something makes me uncomfortable. Supporting other sisters too 🔁 https://t.co/qhzRzD6zeb
— Safiyah Tasneem (@safiyahtasneem) December 16, 2019
Working on understanding the difference between situations which I have to genuinely apologize for, and those which I do not. https://t.co/STsbIGIwlV
— Aisha Taras (@aisha_taras) December 16, 2019
Stop being so hypervigilant about my voice and my appearance to be palatable to others https://t.co/U3canLhQCa
— সৈয়দা (@saeedahx) December 16, 2019
Understanding and growing myself. Learning to love myself, correct myself and challenge myself. Once I know myself, I know Allah subhana wa ta'ala https://t.co/H0npKMxty9
— Thaminah (@thaminah13) December 16, 2019
Being unapologetically Muslim EG developing the ability to confidently say to colleagues of other faiths ‘I am going to pray now.’ rather than just saying I’m going to the loo. https://t.co/yW6zXlKecY
— Inayah (@inayahtweets) December 16, 2019
Changing up my hijab colours and styles, instead of just black to blend in…
Also, asking that the work Christmas dinner is in a Halal restaurant this year 😅#confidentmuslimwoman https://t.co/EXUJimYcsC— Zahida (@Zahida99915258) December 16, 2019
1. Practice more taddabur of the Quran
2. Accept and nurture d strengths Allah has given me
3. Read, read and read to know more about my rights as a (Muslim)Woman
4. Healthy aim for ihsan in everything I do
5. Pass on d knowledge I acquire.
6. Nurture sensuality within d halal https://t.co/bxDLS7nk7F— Aeesha Yusuff 🇳🇬🇩🇿 (@allthingsaeesha) December 16, 2019
One step at time learning about my faith and aligning my goals with daily.
— Radio majesty (@Queen_Raffy) December 16, 2019
By saying no when I need to. It’s surprisingly liberating and not as scary as I thought it would be.
— EverydayMuslim (@Everyday_Muslim) December 16, 2019
By speaking up, esp to clear stereotypical beliefs some people have about Islam.
— _Maryamm.o (@maryam_olajide) December 16, 2019
By tackling challenging situations in a calm, measured, professional manner and modelling that for young Muslim women so they have a role model of how to handle conflict without feeling like you are conquered by a situation/person/people/organisation etc.
— MissK (@MeshishK) December 16, 2019
By believing in myself. https://t.co/eyls5Qt5fO
— Atiya Shah (@Twinklingpari) December 17, 2019
Being god-conscious & ethical in everything you do and then not caring about what other's think/say about you. Also, being around other confident non-apologetic proud Muslim men and women in your social/work scenes (e.g @Arf_22) really helps too.
— Salma Patel (@DrSalmaPatel) December 16, 2019
One step at time learning about my faith and aligning my goals with daily.
— Radio majesty (@Queen_Raffy) December 16, 2019
I'm a simply striving to be better and improve in different areas of my life through more self awareness, experiences and learning more about the deen. You'll find me talking about community, connection, planting & growing, seeking the truth in an age of propaganda and misinformation. This year I want to document more to do with food heritage and history so watch this space or reach out. Have a listen to the Amaliah Voices podcast where I talk passionately about Islam, nature, motherhooding and back home. Link in bio peeps. To join the Amaliah Writer Community email me at selina@amaliah.com IG: SelinaBakkar