Yasmina Reality
I'm a Writer, Speaker and Muslim Activist. I'm a former Board Member of the #MyJihad Public Education Campaign.
Follow my blog at yasminareality.com or follow me on Twitter: @yasmina_reality. I'm also now on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YasminaReality
Peace!
Dear Bigots: Please Don’t Destroy our Historic Mosque in Plovdiv
If you watched my TEDx talk, you learned about my late father’s early 1960’s escape from communist Bulgaria into the hills and mountains of northern Greece. On foot. In the dark of night. Through the dead zone. Bullet’s spraying all around him. One bullet whizzing right past his ear. Heart racing, this mantra played in his head: “I’m still running, so […]
America the Beautiful
Shout out to Coca-Cola for airing a Super Bowl ad that celebrates the diversity in America. Take that ads that use sex to sell. Take that ads from companies that profit from oppression. Take that bigots. America! America! God shed His grace on thee. And crown thy good with brotherhood. From sea to shining sea!
Happy World Hijab Day
February 1, 2014. Today is World Hijab Day. #worldhijabday Check out the official website of this worldwide movement that started a year ago. http://worldhijabday.com/ Wearing hijab is a choice. For most women who wear it, it symbolizes their devotion to One God. It symbolizes their ideals. That their physical body and their beauty is sacred, […]
Being Jihad
Happy 1 year anniversary, #MyJihad. Please take time to watch this piece. Happy New Year! #MyJihad Public Education Campaign: Reflecting on one year for #MyJihad, this video puts ‘jihad’ in a different light and showcases different people whose name is Jihad. “It’s important for muslims to tell their own narrative- because if they don’t, others […]
Open Your Eyes to the Crisis in Syria
Take ONE MINUTE to update yourself on the Crisis in Syria and the plight of Refugees- many children: A portion of a report reprinted from the UNICEF website: Update of humanitarian situation / updated July 2013 Covering the period 1 January through 31 December, which corresponds to the United Nations Syria Regional Response Plan 5 […]
2013 – A Year in Review
Did I get your attention with that title? It sounds so important and I don’t know … meaty! I joined the blogosphere in April of this year- so it’s not exactly my 1 year anniversary. But the year is coming to a close; and I am reflecting on my blessings. I am grateful to be […]
Nelson Mandela 1918-2013
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” ~Nelson Mandela
Snore Stop Billboard: Features American Soldier Embracing Muslim Woman. Now React.
VIDEO: Ahmed Rehab of CAIR-Chicago reacts to the billboard “controversy” Wow. People are talking about a recent ad campaign. Billboard ads for Snore Stop, (a “stop snoring” nasal spray,) depicting an American soldier and a Muslim (niqabi) woman (niqab = face covering) have been gracing cities across the country. Company spokespersons said the product is […]
The Wrong Kind of Muslim book signing- Chicago
Have you picked up the book, The Wrong Kind of Muslim by Qasim Rashid yet? If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? Launched in July, this is an important book that sheds light on persecution taking place in Pakistan against religious minorities. All under the guise of outrageous “blasphemy” laws. I am proud, humbled, […]
Dear Spammers
Dear Spammers, Okay- I’ve been on the blogosphere for some months now. It’s been swell. I enabled the comment feature out here to give readers an opportunity to respond to the things I’m writing. Wether they agree with me or don’t agree with me. Love me, hate me or somewhere in between- I welcome dialogue. […]