Throughout my life, I’ve had Islam, my religion, to hold me back from making mistakes. While my friends were getting plastered and making some of the biggest mistakes in their lives, I would be home doing something G-rated. While my friends were having sex left and right, I had never even been kissed. The only ... Read More
Click below to watch video: Spring girl appears in Lovato documentary Sanah Jivani suffers from alopecia A student in Spring is inspiring others, including her favorite singer, by helping girls feel confident and beautiful without needing anyone else’s approval. Sanah Jivani, 14, suffers from an auto-immune condition called alopecia. “Middle school was some of my ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’m almost 18 years old and I have never been kissed, never had a boyfriend, and I have never been on a date. It is mostly because of my faith. There have been many guys who have been interested in me but I’ve refused them. However, growing up in America and being a ... Read More
As I sat down to reflect the things that have happened in the last few years of my life, everything felt blank. Sometimes I can’t even recall everything that’s happened. The bad things feel like nightmares and the good things feel like dreams. Nothing ever feels like reality. I’m trying to grasp what’s real and ... Read More
The Institute for Youth Development and Excellence (IYDE) is bringing decades of youth services experience to address this growing population. IYDE develops programs in tangent with the youth being served, to counter these many negative influences, and restore a proper balance to the youth. We are committed to developing youth and fortifying communities. Our Mission ... Read More
Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) strives to provide youth with the platform to express their thoughts and beliefs, to showcase their talents and skills, and to lead our community today, and not be relegated to the afterthoughts of tomorrow. MYNA’s unique camps, diverse programs, and exciting activities are inspired, planned, and organized wholly by ... Read More
Muslim Youth Musings is a literary magazine committed to inspiring the Ummah through quality Islamic literature authored by Muslim youth across the world. http://www.muslimyouthmusings.com/
South Asian Psychological Networking Association (SAPNA) is dedicated to connecting scientist-practitioners invested in the psychological concerns of South Asians and South Asian Americans. SAPNA provides research and resources on various topics in Psychology and mental health. http://www.oursapna.org/12.html
My name Is Sanah, I’m bald, and I’m beautiful. No one can tell me otherwise. Ever since i was in the Kindergarden, i’ve been bullied everyday. Name calling, being put down, told i wasn’t great.. or beautiful. I thought i was scared for life. I thought i was alone. I thought it’d never end. But ... Read More
