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The Love InshAllah anthology website is live! Please come meet our 25 gorgeously powerful writers and read what early reviewers have to say.

It’s been an extraordinary five-year-long journey to this moment on the brink of publication. I am so proud of the honesty and beauty with which each woman has shared her most intimate thoughts on love, faith, and sexuality.

Also, our first op-ed was published in Altmuslimah this morning. We discuss the freedom of choice/religion issues that are highlighted in the TLC show “All-American Muslim” and its depiction of Muslim women. Our opinion:

Some Muslims may not always agree with the way in which these women practice their faith, but the authenticity of their beliefs and identity as Muslims are not ours to question.

Looking forward to your feedback on the site & article!

And a special thank you to my blog readers over the years – this project would not have been possible without your participation, support and outreach to the women you know. Almost each and every story in the anthology has some connection back to this blog and to you. Thank you! :)

Inspiration

"To Him belong the most beautiful names." al-Qur'an 17:110

"God is beautiful, and He loves beauty." - Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings upon him

"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." - Jalal ud-Din Rumi

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