by Hannah __ In November 2017, I was diagnosed with HIV. When I was first diagnosed, I couldn’t believe that I was positive. My mind went blank. All I could think of was that I was going to die and that it was the end of my life. From what I knew then of HIV,…
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by Tysha Khan _ the lone cloud small and proud pulls away from her nest in search of her own path. she feels herself leaving thinking she is now her own body while the wind gently pushes her along a journey that changes the way she is seen. her edges soften less defined as she…
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by Aishah Alattas __ I am privileged. I was fortunate enough that through my parents’ hard work, we grew up living comfortably, moving around to countries overseas and not having to worry about a roof over our shoulders, food on our plates and clothes on our back. I graduated from an international high school where…
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by Diana Rahim _ “Resistance is first of all a matter of principle and a way to live, to make yourself one small republic of unconquered spirit. You hope for results, but you don’t depend on them.” – Rebecca Solnit I know you will believe me when I say I had a hard time figuring…
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by Diana Rahim Editor _ Beyond The Hijab began four years ago as a platform for Muslim women to share their stories. I often say this when asked to describe the beginnings and the purpose of the blog, and I am always struck by its simplicity. All we wanted to do was to be a…
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By Nurul Deanna – I am an Indian Muslim. No, I did not convert. No, I am not Hindu (did I already mention I’m Muslim?). I am Indian and yes, I’m very sure that I’m Muslim. I remember when I was in a Grab on the way to work for my internship. The driver took…
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