Vote for My Islamic Life, The 10th Annual Brass Crescent Awards

Last updated on: October 11, 2013 at 2:11 pm By Kristina ElSayed

The Brass Crescent Awards is an annual awards ceremony that honors the best writers and thinkers of the emerging Muslim blogosphere (aka the Islamsphere). Nominations are taken from blog readers, who then vote for the winners. Approximately one month ago, I learned that my website made it to the final round for The 10th Annual Brass Crescent Awards. I was stunned and honored to be counted amongst the top Islamic bloggers, along side of Hind Makki and the SideEntrance tumblr of Women’s... Read more

Hasbro Responds

Last updated on: September 26, 2013 at 9:28 am By Kristina ElSayed

Dear Kristina, Thank you for sharing your feedback on Hasbro’s Magic Jinn game. The game was always intended to be a fun and imaginative play experience for kids and we are saddened to hear that it has been perceived otherwise. It was never our intention to offend anyone. I have personally shared your comments with our product development and marketing teams who will take them into full consideration. Thank you again for reaching out. Regards, John Frascotti | Global Chief Marketing... Read more

We Belong

Last updated on: September 24, 2013 at 9:45 am By Kristina ElSayed

So, last week was really interesting. I posted my letter to Hasbro Inc. here and a lead on BlogHer. Two of my friends who believed in my right to share my opinion, shared the link to my letter. Many people tweeted and re-tweeted. Soo many people read my letter. A handful agreed with me. Many did not. The point of posting the letter here was not to gather people to cheer me on. It wasn’t even to see how many... Read more

Dear Hasbro; My Letter to the CEO

Last updated on: September 17, 2013 at 2:25 pm By Kristina ElSayed

On August 30, I had the extreme displeasure of learning about Hasbro’s newest creation, The Magic Jinn. I shared my findings on Facebook, then again on Twitter. I even wrote about it here. I made sure to ask friends and strangers their thoughts. Last week, I decided to write Hasbro Inc. On Friday, I sent email to the executive administration at Hasbro Inc. Yesterday, I mailed 20 letters to the executive administration and board of directors at Hasbro Inc. I... Read more

Reader Questions: Dating an Algerian Man; My Response

Last updated on: September 16, 2013 at 12:31 pm By Kristina ElSayed

Last week when I received the letter from Amy, I responded immediately because I didn’t know if she would be willing to let me share her story with you. It takes a lot to reach out to complete strangers and ask for help. Then, when she granted me permission to ask your advise, I held back my response because I wanted to see if you would tell her anything different. This is my response: Dear Amy, I am SO happy... Read more

Reader Questions: Dating an Algerian Man

Last updated on: September 14, 2013 at 5:18 pm By Kristina ElSayed

Hi. I’m recently divorced, mid-thirties, no kids, living at home with my parents because it’s rent free and we are very close. I was raised Protestant but never believed in god and am non-religious now. I joined an online dating website and within 20 minutes was texting a few guys, one of them was “Jean, the Frenchman who teaches French children that live in the US”. I’m a sucker for an accent. He’s so sweet, kind, affectionate, doting, all of... Read more

When You Need Help

Last updated on: September 5, 2013 at 8:52 pm By Kristina ElSayed

I was 27 when I gave birth to Mr. Fox. I am the oldest daughter of the oldest daughter of the oldest daughter in my family. I am fiercely independent, bossy, stubborn, creative, sensitive, and I follow my own path. So, when I was 27 and Khaled and I were blessed with bringing Mr. Fox into the world, I had very securely mapped out exactly how I would take care of him. I had done my research! He would wear... Read more

Toys that Teach that Islam is Evil

Last updated on: August 30, 2013 at 11:16 am By Kristina ElSayed

I am a Buzz Agent. If you don’t know what that means, I’ll tell you…just so I’ve disclosed how I came across this toy. Buzz Agent is this organization that uses word of mouth advertising to get the ‘Buzz’ about their product out in social media. We are often sent the items or coupon vouchers to get the items for free, we try out the item and then we post product reviews and comments on the Buzz Agent website, our... Read more

Follow Up: Hosting Guests

Last updated on: August 29, 2013 at 11:34 am By Kristina ElSayed

Okay, so I had a question and no on responded. LOL I took a wild guess based on my past experience and the information I had about the family. 1. 2 children under 7 2. conservative 3. only eats halal food 4. mom wears niqab Here’s what we did. Because my bedroom has a bathroom en-suite, I decided that it would probably be most comfortable for the family to stay there. It has a full bathroom, bed, TV and space... Read more

Reader Questions: Hosting Guests

Last updated on: August 24, 2013 at 3:53 pm By Kristina ElSayed

Actually, its my question! We are having guests come and stay with us this weekend. They are a conservative Muslim family with two small children. The wife wears niqab. We’ve never met before. What can I do to make sure she is comfortable in my home? Read more