The M Word Stories: Rayna Taher
It's supporting any Muslim actor or actress, public figure or speaker. It's feeling a connection to people you've never met, and having exceptional faith that they will be the… More
The M Word Stories: Nadia Eldemerdash
Today, we share Nadia Eldemerdash’s story on being a Muslim American. The piece is Eldemerdash’s response to The M Word’s questionnaire. More
The M Word Stories: Sidra Sheikh
Now, even though I have a complicated relationship with the religion in terms of day-to-day practices, its teachings on social justice and treating others and oneself with kindness are… More
The M Word Stories: Sana Khan
Being Muslim in America means belonging to a diverse group of people in regard to race, beliefs, careers, and backgrounds. This is a beautiful thing because Muslims contribute to… More
The M Word Stories: Faizan Kothari
The M Word seeks to elevate, amplify, and celebrate the contributions of Muslim Americans to our country’s varied and inspiring cultural landscape. Today, we share Faizan Kothari’s story on being a… More
The M Word Stories: Nasrin Akter
I grew up in a neighborhood of immigrants, where we all understood each other as multicultural and bilingual. We had questions about each other's cultures and customs, but we… More
The M Word Stories: Jabeen Akhtar
We are not a monolith group of people. There are layers to us, complexity to our experiences and identities. There are practicing Muslims, secular Muslims, and people from the… More
The M Word Stories: Kaighla Um Dayo
I feel worried that if I were to be too human, too real, to have a bad day here and there, it would reflect poorly on the entire… More