Scotland’s Islamic Tartan
I shared a tweet yesterday that Scotland has an official Islamic tartan. It’s beautiful, both in concept and in execution. Blue for the Scottish flag, green for the colour of Islam, five white stripes to represent the five pillars
Feminism in a Diverse World
When I was an undergrad, I had the privilege of taking one of the most life-shaping courses of my long student experience from an Innu elder. I learned (and continue to learn) many things from her, but I often reflect
A Barbaric Cultural Practice?
(A post originally published October 5, 2015) Many argue that it’s just a cultural practice. That it has nothing to do with religion, at least not anymore, even if God’s name is invoked. Families argue over it. Is she ready? Is