Here’s the gist of what I’m about to drop on you: Tuesday, February 26, I decided to take off my hijab and informed my parents. Consequently, I… Read more “From halal to haram – my transition”
Author: Nura Thalab
To know about me, read my “East and West fusion” . This blog is an act of self-expression with some humour. If I can’t laugh at the absurdity that is life then I shouldn’t be here. Enjoy.
Going to the cottage and other fun things white people do
***this post had failed to upload. It was to have been posted June 2018. I just realized it*** I’m going to let you in on a dark… Read more “Going to the cottage and other fun things white people do”
The 4 Cs to Selling your Soul and Destroying the Lives of Others
Every day seems to be this uphill battle. But dammit, I got on really good hiking shoes and gear that’s making the battle less of a struggle.… Read more “The 4 Cs to Selling your Soul and Destroying the Lives of Others”
Thank you, from a former child refugee
I blogged before about how being a refugee sucks. It really truly does. I mean, imagine having to flee your home because there is no other option.… Read more “Thank you, from a former child refugee”
dis·en·chant·ed | hope·ful
ˌdisinˈCHan(t)əd/ adjective – disappointed by someone or something previously respected or admired; disillusioned.”he became disenchanted with his erstwhile ally” ˈhōpfəl/ adjective – feeling or inspiring optimism about… Read more “dis·en·chant·ed | hope·ful”
Anger, Self-hate and People-hate
I’ve been trying to figure out which came first and which is a result of the other. So far, I’ve had a chicken-egg dilemma that doesn’t seem… Read more “Anger, Self-hate and People-hate”
I got 99 Problems, but haram ain’t one of them
I’m really trying to pace myself. Maybe a post per day. But I can’t right now. I have so much going on and at the same time… Read more “I got 99 Problems, but haram ain’t one of them”
You’re going to hell, and other judgements
My mother recently told me I may possibly be going to hell. Yes, apparently she has that knowledge. So, wondering who I had wronged that would warrant… Read more “You’re going to hell, and other judgements”
Wasta, it ain’t just the Arabs
Imagine my surprise when I discovered that white people had wasta. What? Impossible. The West is this magical land of fair rules and queues and democracy. Where… Read more “Wasta, it ain’t just the Arabs”
‘Aib, #1 excuse for Arab parents
I hadn’t been to my parents in over four weeks. By Arab standards, doing that should get me disowned. No life excuses, responsibilities, pains or tribulations, or… Read more “‘Aib, #1 excuse for Arab parents”
