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Editor’s Letter: Hope

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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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An illustration of a social media post of a woman taking a selfie with a mother and daughter in the background, with 21,567 likes and caption: YoursSincerely "Appreciate what you have." On the left of the image is a white rectangle with black text that reads:⠀ We see an increase in commendable acts of charity [during Ramadhan]; everyone wants to donate cash or food items to the needy. But nobody thinks about or wants to question the system that perpetuates poverty.⠀ - Teaching ‘feel-good’ Islam: Toxic Positivity & Silencing the Oppressed by Mysara Aljaru

Teaching ‘feel-good’ Islam: Toxic Positivity & Silencing the Oppressed

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by Mysara Aljaru _ An ‘Islamic’ Toxic Positivity “You just need faith in Allah, you are where He wants you to be.” These were words I frequently heard growing up, especially from religious teachers in weekend madrasahs I used to attend as a child. It seemed reassuring at that time. Why wouldn’t it be, right?…

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