The modern name, Angkor Wat, means "Temple City" or "City of Temples" in Khmer. The original name of the temple was Vrah Viṣṇuloka (Sanskrit) or Brah Bisnulōk (Local variant) which means the sacred dwelling of Vishnu. This temple is speculated to be about 900 years old and was said to be built over night? Just … Continue reading Earth’s Rebirth: Angkor Wat
Category: A Woman’s Perspective
My Journey in Islam is Transforming
Prior to joining The Nation of Islam, I voiced what I wanted for my life and I had an exhausting list of questions that were hard to find answers for. So when I attended my first lecture on Sunday, January 12, 2014, it was shocking to see and hear some of what I wanted for … Continue reading My Journey in Islam is Transforming
I Am Covered Through Trials
I was blessed to be born and raised in The Nation of Islam with a personal decision to officially register in 2014. I joined because I saw no other way of life worthy to accept. None proved to be a path I belonged to. The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan is the literal reason I was … Continue reading I Am Covered Through Trials
Allah’s love for His girl, Sister Terrika Muhammad
I am a "Nation Baby" so I was raised in the Nation, but I did still choose Islam for myself. Because we are a curious people with free will, we all have that period of time where we wander from the religious beliefs that we were raised knowing. That lasted approximately six months for me. … Continue reading Allah’s love for His girl, Sister Terrika Muhammad
Sister Fatimah: The Revolutionary
I was born in the Nation of Islam, but I accepted for myself and officially registered approximately two and a half years ago. As a registered member, I am a part of the M.G.T. & G.C.C., Muslims Girls in Training & General Civilization Class. In short, M.G.T. to me means being willing to be shaped … Continue reading Sister Fatimah: The Revolutionary
Sister Zakiyyah Maryam’s Islam is Resilient
I am Zakiyyah Maryam and was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee in the Nation of Islam. My family's journey to Islam began with my Great-Grandmother, Willie (May Allah Be Pleased with her). She had to pick cotton when she was growing up. She was a sharecropper and that injustice system that kept black people … Continue reading Sister Zakiyyah Maryam’s Islam is Resilient
Muslim Women’s Day: Sisters in The Nation of Islam
I'm in marketing and was offended when a story in the pipeline for Muslim Women's Day got delayed because "it's not a widely-known holiday". Because I'm taught to rise above emotions into the thinking of God, I realized that it is my responsibility to spread the Good News and represent as a Muslim woman. I … Continue reading Muslim Women’s Day: Sisters in The Nation of Islam
Reusable Cloth Pad Review & Usage
Tampons never. Pads forevermore. I've tried so many pads and because menses and I have an ongoing relationship, I'll continue finding what works best for us. As in any relationship, as the commitment deepens, changes need to be made for better alignment in communication. For now, there are two things that work best for us, … Continue reading Reusable Cloth Pad Review & Usage
Navy Bean Smoothie/Shake
"You put beans in there?", says everyone who doesn't know the power of the navy bean. This Saviours' Day, The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan let us know that it is now law to eat one meal a day. With slim Sisters and Brothers striving to obey, there are some concerns regarding weight. Some of us … Continue reading Navy Bean Smoothie/Shake
Wearing a garment is naturally beautiful.
On a typical moment of scrolling on Facebook, I smiled when I noticed a Sister expressing her love for wearing a garment. In my elation, I had to stop and read her post. In it she was sharing how thankful she was to have and wear a garment that is instructed for Sisters who are … Continue reading Wearing a garment is naturally beautiful.