SPECIAL REPORT What Every Woman Should Know Everyday, breast cancer strikes women of all ethnicities and backgrounds, interrupting their lives and testing their faith. With new breast screening techniques and survive modern medical advances, millions of these women will be breast cancer survivors and lead full, productive lives.
by Aisha Hasan & Qur'an Shakir-Sabir

FEATURES


Aloha & Salaam Learning to live to together on these beautiful tropical islands, Muslims in Hawaii have a rich, albeit short history. by Mona Darwich


The Bond of Sisters Three sets of sisters share their unique connections, relating how their strong attachment and love supercedes their differences many things. by Felicity Fawaz with Jamillah Karim and Ayisha Abdul-Salaam


An American in Baghdad While working to better women's lives in Iraq, a Muslim American woman reveals what she witnessed shortly after American troops invaded Iraq. by Manal Omar


For the Love of Giving Driven by her belief of helping and sharing, Mariam Bhabha takes volunteering to another level. by Rehanna Begg


Young & In Love & Married The debate continues - is it better to marry young or to wait until after college graduation? Those who married young discuss the pros and the cons. by Ruqayyah K. Muhammad


Engineering Success Muslim women in the male-dominated field of engineering blaze a trail for all women. by Ayesha Ahmed


A Crime To Cover As more nations are moving to ban hijab in public spaces, many Muslim women are fighting for their Islamic and democratic rights to chose clothing they deem necessary for their modesty. by Katja Tupak


Who Will Marry First? Which is most effective - chaperoned networking venues, online matrimonials or introductions from family and friends? by Rose Rashad


Progressive Muslims While many feel that Islamic traditions should remain exactly as they were over 1,400 years ago, others believe that progressive interpretations help us to live Islam fully in today's world. by Tayyibah Taylor


Building Friendships Habitat for Humanity projects bring women and interfaith groups together to construct homes for needy families. by Kaukab Khalid

LIFESTYLE


Destinations A Spanish Journey byJeanne Suleiman


Decor Creating Order. Organize your home and your life. by Rasha Aly


Well-Being Healing Body, Mind and Spirit. One woman's integrative approach to breast cancer treatment by Jahaan Muhammad Martin


Menu A Taste of Africa. Recipes from the Mother Continent.


FashionDesigner runway fashions for the sophisticate. .

DEPARTMENTS


Deen What is Our Share? A look at the laws of inheritance. by Zainab Chaudhry


Shahadah With the Sincerest of Intentions by Luisa M. Lee-Acikgoz


Book Club Anne Brodsky's RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan


Poetry Shockproof Rag by Hadia Mubarak


Reflections Finding Home by Hadia Mubarak


Fiction Hands of Fate by Sameerah K. Abdur-Rashid


Point of View First, Change Our Selves by Nurhida Glaesemann


Ayah Surah Al Ankabut, Ayat 41