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Muslim female in her mid-20’s, UK based, blogging for a myriad of reasons.

Some of which being for:

Cathersis. Clarification. Learning. Sharing perspectives.

Above all just meandering through life.

Won’t you blog with me too?

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salaams, would you like to be listed on nisaa.ca? in the ‘explore’ section. please email me at info@nisaa.ca if interested.

Comment by shaz — December 25, 2006 #

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Would you kindly add my blog, sheepoo.wordpress.com, to your blogroll.

Jazak Allah

Comment by sheepoo — April 17, 2007 #

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Will do Sheepoo! Browsed your blog and it looks interesting

Comment by Sumera — April 17, 2007 #

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Jazak Allah!

Comment by sheepoo — April 17, 2007 #

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nice blog!

Comment by aMmAr — May 1, 2007 #

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I am grateful to have been introduced to your blog and have read a few posts including the jilbaab debate, very informative and helpful.

Jazakallah

Comment by 'EF' — June 5, 2007 #

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asalam alaykum , I have been looking at your blog for the past week i really like it . I am also blogging for the same reasons as a cathersis relief.I also have alot of confusion about the ummah and how everything is .It just doesnt look right . Something wrong just cant put my finger on it when I do I will indeed share it

Comment by huda — June 24, 2007 #

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WalaykumAsalaam

Thank you for popping by. I hope you stay for a while yet!

Comment by Sumera — June 24, 2007 #

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Salaam Sr. Sumera

I read your views on “wives obeying their husbands”, and I just want to say THANK YOU…THANK YOU sooooo much, it truly opened my eyes. I never was one that believed a wife should “obey” her husband, but it was always hard to debate/argue with muslim brothers and SISTERS!!! that would use verses from the Quran and hadith to justify this….and when you did argue you were looked upon as less of a muslim.

I don’t know in my opinion, it comes down to basic common sense….by me “obeying” my husband, I have just clearly stated that he is therefore above me….

One more thing could you repeat your point about it being and ideology…I want to keep that point in my memory bank….:)

Wasalaam
Yasmin

Comment by Sr. Yasmine — July 12, 2007 #

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WalaykumAsalaam Yasmin.

Glad to know you found the discussion helpful! I’ve come across alot of people who look down on you if you question anything that is meant to be from Islam or Islamic but I dont think that should hinder anyone from finding out more and making your POV known.

But “obey” his “commands” in the manner that we are told to obey Allah (swt) is not a concept, its an ideology. An ideology that holds the husband to be a demi-god.

This is the crux of the debate. Do participate sometime on the rest of the discussions Yasmin!

Comment by Sumera — July 13, 2007 #

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Salam Honey. I am happy to find your blog. I liked your blog and your thoughts as a western muslimah. The subjects you choose are very good. I read posts of 1st page. I think you could write more about term of Kafir for it is new problem in world of muslims and of course very dangerous one!
Towards true wisdom and maturity, Stay beautiful

Comment by Shahrzad — July 18, 2007 #

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WalaykumAsalaam Shahrzad. I would’ve elaborated on the “kaffir” post but said what I wanted to say on that Do visit again!

Comment by Sumera — July 18, 2007 #

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Are you married? You talk like married woman.Thank you for yr comments. I chose the subject intended to know how much muslimahs have open and unconditional mind without the barriers u said. It seems its difficult for them to talk about.
What is your origin? Sumera.. I like your name. Seems Pakistani name or something similar.Anyway i like your mind. I add your blog to my blogroll.

Comment by Shahrzad — July 20, 2007 #

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Yep, you got my background right Shahrzad! Thank you for adding me to your blogroll. You know, I love your blog. Its wonderful!

Comment by Sumera — July 22, 2007 #

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Sumera
Ok Honey. Here you can find a summary of Shahrzad life:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheherazade

Comment by Shahrzad — July 24, 2007 #

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Welcome dearest Sumera!Anyway If you want more info i can give you

Comment by Shahrzad — July 25, 2007 #

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Very nice blog Sumera!:)

Comment by zios — July 29, 2007 #

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Thank you! The thing I like about your blog Zios are the posts written in Urdu. I love reading Urdu stories and poetry.

Comment by Sumera — July 29, 2007 #

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Thanks Sumera:)…be my guest at anytime. You will find most of my own works in urdu.

Comment by zios — July 29, 2007 #

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thanx Sumera for adding me in ur blogroll.

Comment by Aks.. — July 29, 2007 #

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Honesty is the best policy, that’s what I always say. But seriously, I’m just happy anyone’s reading, hot or not.

Abdul

Comment by Abdul K. Kargbo — August 6, 2007 #

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Didnt realise blogging was now about playing favourites. Back to school are we now?

Comment by Sumera — August 7, 2007 #

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Just a sidenote, but lovely picture of the little girl with castdown eyes at the top of your blog She has a serenity about her and a deep solemness in her eyes……as if she is looking down with her eyes out of respect for an occasion or a situation. Beautiful lovely picture Awww!

Comment by azza05 — October 17, 2007 #

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Thanks. Hope your wee girl is doing well – and you still see her often.

Comment by Sumera — October 18, 2007 #

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My ‘wee’ girl is doing well and i see her often. Thanks Actually the picture reminds me of my girl, my girls eyes are like that and longg eye lashes. Thats why i mentioned it.

Comment by azza05 — October 18, 2007 #

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salam,

please add http://www.maqasid.wordpress.com on ur blogroll

shukran

Comment by maqasid — December 22, 2007 #

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Salaam Alaikum
Nice blog

Comment by assemkhan — December 26, 2007 #

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Inspiring.

May Allah keep you and protect you as a dear sister to me.

Comment by Yeni Inayah — December 30, 2007 #

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ooh another bologging brit muslimah.
Look forward to reading your posts!

ma’assalam
Radiant

Comment by Radiant Light — January 21, 2008 #

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Salam… Just came across your blog and find it so refreshing…you talk about things realistically and give your point of view! Blogging really helps to get things out in the open-thanks for sharing!

Comment by Aalya — January 22, 2008 #

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Salams !!

Gud blog !

Comment by Initial-M — February 4, 2008 #

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Thank you all. Hope you all hang about and contribute in the discussions

Comment by Sumera — February 4, 2008 #

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WHEN WE DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DARKNESS AND LIGHT
WE SEE

ALL THE DARKNESS OF THE WORLD CAN NOT
EXTINGUISH
THE LIGHT OF A SINGLE CANDLE

An atheist named James comments on an article of another atheist :
“Perfect example of how a mob consciousness can delude a group. I abhor it but I suppose you really can’t blame people. After all, we are raised to believe in all sorts of nonsense like God, creation, virgin birth, Santa, tooth fairies. I think we condition our children to be superstitious and easy marks.”

BUT I SAY:
When mountains will melt, oceans boil;
Earth is shaken and heavens fall;
Be of sure, this son of soil,
Only ALLAH it will call.
Wearing a patched dress of hessian fibre and holding an ordinary sword, a small sized ‘Sahabi’ named Rabiya, steps in the royal court of Roman King. He is the lone envoy deployed by Prophet Mohammad(SAW) for calling the king to Islam.
Whole audiance seems visibly dominated by the confident approach and firmness of this ‘Sahabi’.
King asks him what does he want?
Rabiya replies:
“Allah has sent us with a mission that we relieve mankind from the domination and slavery of men and bring them to the obediance of Almighty;
that we take the mankind out from the confines of this too small world and bring them to the limitless extremes of Allah;
that we ensure the freedom of human beings from the clutches of religous tyranny and bring them to the justice and equality of Islam.
If you like to stay in touch with me, write me off-blog. My email address is:
zameenkhudaki@yahoo.com

Comment by zameen — February 7, 2008 #

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Comment by bibomedia — March 4, 2008 #

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Salam Sumera,

Shahrzaad recommended your blog to me because I am still looking for 6 more beautiful blogs that inspires me and lessons rich. So, I’m starting reading yours. And will notify you when you are included in my list.

You have a wonderful blog, I just wish to access the posts that are password protected.

Go and check my blog about the article I wrote why am I still looking for 6 more women bloggers.

http://baikong.wordpress.com

Comment by Baikong — March 24, 2008 #

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W/salaam Baikong

Very few people have access to my password posts; and I intend to keep it that way. You can however have a browse of the rest of the blog and participate as you wish.

Thanks for stopping by.

Comment by Sumera — March 24, 2008 #

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asalam-o-alaiqum
mashallah i find your blog interesting ,”rebel” attitude its great.

regards
humza ikram

Comment by humza — April 9, 2008 #

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i like this ??????????????????????

Comment by billa — April 16, 2008 #

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Assalamualaikum.. Nice blog

Comment by arabiccalligraphy — May 19, 2008 #

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Salam, i hope you don’t mind if i link you to my blog..
Nice collection of posts you have, fun and informative at the same time.

Comment by Maryam Hamzah — June 26, 2008 #

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Hi. You have a very engaging blog. Thank you for sharing part of yourself with us.

I couldn’t help noticing a little “oops…” namely “cathersis.” The correct spelling is “catharsis.”

Peace.

Comment by Harebi — June 27, 2008 #

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Thanks everyone.

Yeah I’ve been meaning to correct my spelling – too lazy to get around to doing it!

Comment by Sumera — July 18, 2008 #

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Assalamu Alaikum. Got here through another blog, and enjoyed reading your posts.

Will be back to read more, InshaAllah.

Comment by nadia — July 23, 2008 #

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Salaam Sumera ,
Nice blog .
God bless you ,
and thanks to Shahrzad which she is wounderfull and intersiting .

With Best Regards

Eng. Hasan Al-Bahkali

Comment by المهندس/ حسن البهكلي — August 5, 2008 #

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Ramadhan Mubarak sister cathArsis.

Comment by WM — September 12, 2008 #

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Nice blog…n keep blogging for u have ‘myriad’ of reasons…

Comment by AamirRaz — September 26, 2008 #

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Thanks Aamir, do pop by again soon!

Comment by Sumera — September 26, 2008 #

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popped up again!

well, actually, i cudnt see pix in that Dubai related post.

Comment by AamirRaz — October 9, 2008 #

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Nice blog and thanx for visiting

Comment by MZ — November 14, 2008 #

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Eid Mubarak!

Comment by nadia — December 8, 2008 #

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Very Nice Blog I look forward to returning often

Comment by seeker2008 — February 7, 2009 #

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- Thanks Seeker2008. Look foward to seeing more of you here
  
  Comment by Sumera — February 7, 2009 #
  
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Hello there!

My name is Katia. I attend the Unviersity of Vermont and as part of a course on Gender in the Middle East i’ve been assigned to review blogs of middle eastern men and women. I enjoyed looking through your blog and think you cover an interesting array of topics. On the topic of gender, it seems as though you stray from a more traditionalist perspective (my apologies, if ive misinterpreted) on the role of women, as what ive summarized from your “views on wives obeying husbands”. I’d be interested to hear your opinions on the topic of gender (or anything else). I jsut came across a short article about Jasad, the new magazine thats jsut come out. I’d be curious to hear your opinion.

Thank you,
Katia

Comment by Katia — February 15, 2009 #

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- Thank you for your comments Katia. I shall be in touch via email to answer any questions you have. I haven’t personally come across Jasad magazine, but shall seek it out and muse over its contents before commenting on it.
  
  Comment by Sumera — February 16, 2009 #
  
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Thanks for visiting my blog
I like yours, esp the colour scheme.Shall return to read soon.

Comment by Cavaliere — March 14, 2009 #

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I will add you on my blog of friends!

Comment by natashalatiff — March 18, 2009 #

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Would you mind if I added you to my blogroll?

Comment by Sindhu — May 6, 2009 #

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- Nope, wouldn’t mind in the slightest Sindhu. Thanks for visiting and do come back soon.
  
  Comment by Sumera — May 7, 2009 #
  
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I really enjoy your blog! I added you to my blog roll, I hope you don’t mind.

Comment by curiousmuslimah — May 10, 2009 #

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- You’re very welcome curiousmuslimah. Do leave details of your blog, so I can pop by sometime.
  
  Comment by Sumera — May 14, 2009 #
  
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Assalamu Alaikum sis,
Nice blog you have here. And yep, I will blog with you!

Comment by thoughtsunchecked — May 15, 2009 #

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salaams ^^ great blog you have here, enjoyed reading through especially the top/popular posts. thought i’d leave my mark

Comment by zeenu — June 18, 2009 #

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Salam!
Great blog, just wondering if you’re the Sumera I know! I read a few posts but I couldn’t tell… Do you happen to know anyone from Oman?!

Comment by Shahrazad — July 5, 2009 #

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- Ws Shahrzad, I don’t think I know you. But welcome to the blog.
  
  Comment by Sumera — July 12, 2009 #
  
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I really like your blog.

Comment by Talha Masud — July 8, 2009 #

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