Archive - Reflections of an unlikely Muslim convert

How to Detox, Refresh and Reconnect with Beautiful Islam: A Short Course

A response to the many messages I receive about doubt and crises of faith

May 26 •

April 2025

Muslim Women React: Real Talk on Hijab and What It Says About Where We Are

The Reaction to my video and What It Reveals About the State of Muslims

Apr 27 •

Why I Don't Wear Hijab & Why It is Not a Sin

A Case Study in Moral Priorities and Minority Opinions in Islamic Law

Apr 11 •

March 2025

Why I Fell in Love with Islam and Chose to Convert

The Big Ideas that Made A Difference for me then and now as a 30+Year Convert to Islam

Mar 22 •

Top 10 Tips for Surviving Conversion

Real Talk from a 30+ Year Convert to Islam

Mar 14 •

Why Be A Convert to Islam? Wisdom from my 30+ Year Muslim Journey

Hint: It's About Passion

Mar 7 •

30+ Yr Convert to Islam: How Does It Feel Now?

On Finding and Maintaining the Passion of a Convert

Mar 1 •

November 2024

God, I'm really mad.

Complaining to God after the Election

Nov 6, 2024 •

October 2024

Letter to my fellow Muslim Voters

My case for the ethical vote.

Oct 22, 2024 •

March 2024

Sister Salomeh and the Sisterhood of the Hug

Breaking the spell of self-centeredness

Mar 21, 2024 •

January 2024

Parting Lessons from Old Doggies: Ode to Oso, Part II

Remembering What is Important in the Age of Genocide and A Loving Farewell

Jan 25, 2024 •

Life Lessons from Old Doggies: Ode to Oso, Part I

Aging and Death in the Age of Genocide

Jan 5, 2024 •

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