Author: Corbin

Theresa Corbin is an indoor-sy type who holds a BA in English Lit and an Master's of Library and Information Science. She has lots of opinions and more work experience than cats have lives. Corbin has been a teacher, office manager, hemodialysis tech, fundraiser, designer, interfaith and inter-cultural bridge builder, public speaker, researcher, editor, and writer. Her hero is Elastigirl for obvs reasons. Corbin is a socially poised introverted and HSP. Her hobbies include thinking, giving unsolicited advice, and putting her phone on silent.

It’s Time to Talk Back!

October 30, 2015 by Corbin ♥ 4 Comments

This week, we at islamwich decided to do something a little different.

Instead of droning on and on about what we think, we want to hear from you.

We want to hear From you

So if you are a convert, a non-Muslim, or someone born into a Muslim family (Raised Muslim), find the box below that describes you, and let us know what is on your mind.

The Converts' Survey! The Non-Muslims' Survey!

The Raised Muslims' Survey!

Much love and salam, y’all.

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Mosque Faux Pas to Avoid

October 16, 2015October 30, 2015 by Corbin ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Written by Theresa Corbin

Going to the mosque can be a scary endeavor when you are a new Muslim, a non-Muslim, or even when the mosque is new to you. Going anywhere new is a scary thing (says the introvert).

But going to a place of worship that you are not quite sure what is taboo and what is deemed appropriate behavior is so much more scary. Believe me. I know. But have no fear! Theresa is here ~~to make all the mistakes for you and then report back~~ to give you the down low to make your visit go smoothly.

Mosque Faux Pas

Mosque- (n.) /mawsk/ also known as a masjid /MASS-jid/ among Muslims. An Islamic place of worship.

Are There Hypocrites Among Us?

October 2, 2015October 3, 2015 by Corbin ♥ 5 Comments

Written by Janet Kozak

There are people amongst us, who call themselves Muslims and strive on a daily basis to strip Muslims of their Islamic rights. I would argue that they are actually not Muslims but hypocrites amongst us. A Muslim must always be striving to implement the Quran and Sunnah – and one who actively fights against it, or ignores pieces that are integral to creating healthy, happy, homes and societies, is not of us.

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The reasons for such abuses are manifold – but mostly stem from a clear ignorance of and lack of reverence for Sharia and Islam in general. Many of those placed in authority of the Muslims, especially in non-Muslim majority countries, are severely lacking in any foundational or specific studies of Islam.

Being Muslim- A Review

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 by Corbin ♥ 3 Comments

Reviewed by Theresa Corbin

“Being Muslim: A Practical Guide is a new book written to help people learn how to live and practice the faith of Islam-to learn what Muslims believe, how to pray and fast, and how to perform the Islamic devotions appropriately.”

This is a book I really could have used in 2001 when I took my first shaky steps into Islam. As the author, Asad Tarsin, writes, when he was approached by a convert and asked for resources, he realized there really wasn’t much out there for the new adult Muslim.

The Best EVER Eid Cookies

September 18, 2015September 28, 2015 by Corbin ♥ 9 Comments

Eid Cookies

Written and test kitchen-ed by Theresa Corbin

In my family, we have a holiday tradition of baking and decorating cut-out sugar cookies. Baking day is my most favorite time of the year because it is the only time me and my three sisters get along. We spend the whole day working together, mixing tons of dough, rolling it out, baking it, whipping up an array of colored frostings, and decorating glorious confections.

Myth v. Reality: Excavating Shariah – Law of Evidence Part II

September 4, 2015September 5, 2015 by Corbin ♥ 6 Comments

Law of Evidence

Written by Saadia Haq in collaboration with Theresa Corbin

Part I here

August 1947, Pakistan was created for its citizens both men and women as a state where they would live free of discrimination and deprivation, as stated by the newly born constitution proposals of Article 25 and 34. Its founding leaders strove for equality for both men and women in all spheres, but soon after this nation fell into the hands of corrupt politicians and dictators obsessed with a harsh view of Islam.

Myth v. Reality: Excavating Shariah – Law of Evidence Part I

August 28, 2015September 5, 2015 by Corbin ♥ 14 Comments

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Written by Theresa Corbin in collaboration with Saadia Haq

Part II here

As a faith community, we are facing a serious crisis in human (and God given) rights violations. Many of those “in charge” are and have been misusing religious texts to cripple more than half of our population- women.

We are a global community and these issues have infected our lives on a global scale. Because of these issues, Saadia Haq and I are “Excavating Shariah” in an attempt to chip away at the fiqh interpretations (human understanding of the Shariah (Islamic) law) that have either intentionally or unintentionally ignored the female experience, oppressed women, or co-opted women’s religious dedication.