This month the writers of the Patheos Muslim Channel are opening up about their feelings on the hot take, a quick response to a current event, political debate or issues of the moment. I have to say, I am not in love with them. Yesterday, I was in a meeting about a new project that I’m working on and we were discussing terms of engagement. You know, the list of rules that are often unspoken, but in this day and… Read more
November 13, 2017
A Rambling Bit of Nothing: Fall Updates
November 13, 2017 By Kristina ElSayed
0 Comments
Big Sis is back home. She arrived back in May and we had just settled back into our regular morning routine when Ramadan came around, then the end of the school year, and we travelled for Eid. During the Summer, Big Sis got a job and we started working on driving lessons, but then she got a second job. A more career focused one. I’m really happy for her, she is making great strides towards her goal and her life… Read more
October 24, 2017
The Privilege of Being the Mother of Muslim Children
October 24, 2017 By Kristina ElSayed
0 Comments
This is another one of those posts I started this year and then set aside. It’s time to finish. Earlier this year, we went on a family trip for Spring Break. We traveled to a beautiful beach in Florida and did a really low-key week, enjoying the ocean, the beach and the sun. We decided this was most probably the last Spring Break trip we’d have as a family until all the children were out of college, so we wanted… Read more
September 23, 2017
What are you Watching on TV this Fall?
September 23, 2017 By Kristina ElSayed
0 Comments
I’m a TV junkie. I don’t watch T.V., I record it, then watch at my leisure. Sometimes an episode a week, sometimes I binge watch, and sometimes I bank them for the Winter and Summer hiatus. Some people say its a time suck. Some people say its a waste of time. Some people don’t enjoy the escape. I do. When I was growing up, we always had the TV on. It was background noise, it was something to gather us… Read more
September 13, 2017
Women of Toledo – Educational Initiatives Success Stories
September 13, 2017 By Kristina ElSayed
0 Comments
A quick announcement tonight. I’m thrilled to let you know that Kate, Pea and I are participating in the Women of Toledo: Panel Dialogue about Cultural Diversity and Family Traditions next Tuesday. We will be talking about our interfaith family and how we manage to navigate holidays and traditions. Learn more about Women of Toledo by visiting their website. Read more
September 9, 2017
It’s Not Easy; Standing in Your Truth
September 9, 2017 By Kristina ElSayed
0 Comments
Hi there! I started this post back in May. Seriously. Right before Ramadan started, I sat down to tell you about what was going on. Then I got wrapped up in tending my people. Waking up, feeding everyone, holding all the feelings together, spending time with my people, reaching out to new people, learning, loving and growing. But not talking much. I’ve had a difficult time talking this year. These days I can’t find that quiet space I need to hear my… Read more
June 5, 2017
Tuscan Bread Soup for Ramadan
June 5, 2017 By Kristina ElSayed
0 Comments
On the 4th day of Ramadan, I was the contributing writer on the AltMuslim blog for the series, Ramadan 2017 – 30 Days 30 Writers. Ramadan Prep? What Prep? ‘I Just Wing it.’ I promise I was paying attention. I knew it was coming. The weekly sermons leading up to Ramadan kept reminding us about preparing. How to fast. When to fast. What to do, what not to do. The emotional and spiritual work that we should do. Last Friday… Read more
May 26, 2017
The Wudu Cling On Sale during Ramadan
May 26, 2017 By Kristina ElSayed
0 Comments
To celebrate Ramadan, I’ve put The Wudu Cling on SALE. Normally 10.00 each, you can buy them now for 7.50 each or 2 for 15.00 Here are the links. Amazon: The Wudu Cling (Yellow) The Wudu Cling (Blue) Etsy: The Cling Shop Read more
April 1, 2017
National Muslim Women Day; Hijab
April 1, 2017 By Kristina ElSayed
0 Comments
Lately my daughter has been asking to go shopping for hijabs. Its on her mind. Every time we’ve left to go on a trip for college searches or science Olympiad, she asks, “Is that the city with the cool hijab store?” She’s remembering the shop in Bridgeview. Al Omari Islamic Fashions. Pea remembers 5 years ago, we went to this shop, we were warmly welcomed, they had an abundance of abaya and hijab and the women were so helpful and… Read more
March 11, 2017
This Weekend’s Featured author on AltMuslim
March 11, 2017 By Kristina ElSayed
0 Comments
When I started writing this blog, it was with the hopes that it would be a touchstone for people like me, searching for a source of support in this wonderful, exciting, challenging and often lonely journey of being in an interfaith relationship with a Muslim spouse. A source of comfort and a place for information to help along the journey. I’m thrilled to be this weekend’s Featured Author on AltMuslim’s Social Media. Please boost the signal so other women… Read more
get the latest from
My Islamic Life
Sign up for our newsletter
Browse Our Archives
TRENDING AT PATHEOS Muslim
