Tag: quran
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Beauty Sick Book Review
In Beauty Sick, Renee Engeln explores how modern society’s fixation on physical appearance quietly erodes self-worth, mental health, and focus. From magazine covers to social media influencers, we are constantly exposed to idealized bodies and faces that are often unrealistic, heavily edited, surgically altered, or otherwise medically manipulated. This constant exposure reinforces the message that a…
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The Messy, Beautiful, and Confusing First Year of Becoming Muslim
For my one-year anniversary of becoming Muslim, I figured I’d finally sit down and write about what this first year has actually been like. I’m currently bored out of my mind in a cabin in the mountains of South Carolina, pregnant and feeling like this baby in my belly is about to arrive at any…
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What Led Me to Islam: Trauma, Solitude, and a Turning Point
I came to Islam during one of the lowest points in my life. During the COVID lockdown, everything slowed down. I didn’t realize how much I had been distracting myself until I couldn’t anymore. Having more time on your hands can make you think about your past more than you want to. All the trauma…
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Honestly, Vanessa 