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New views from a tiny isle
Fatimah Jackson-Best shares how her move from a major city to a small island has refreshed her connection to Earth and Allah. Photos by Miles Miller. On 14 April 2010 I left my hometown of Toronto,...
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How to reach your goals with a vision board
Visualise your New Year’s resolutions and keep yourself motivated and on track to achieving your objectives. Fatimah Jackson-Best shows you how. Each new year brings with it fresh resolutions, dreams...
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Easing into vegetarianism and veganism
With the right guidance, switching to a plant-based diet can change your health dramatically. Fatimah Jackson-Best speaks to vegan chef Mwanajuma Extavour to learn how to do this safely. One bite at a...
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My hijab, my choice
The hijab is one of the most well-known symbols of Islam, but is this a fair association to make? Fatimah Jackson-Best reflects on her personal hijab journey and the bigger picture behind the cloth....
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Do Muslim women need Muslim men?
Which is worse: women who do not have the backs of other women, or men who are guilty of the same thing? Fatimah Jackson-Best explains why we shouldn’t have to choose. (Image: SXC) I may be a bit...
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How to overcome your fear of public speaking
If there’s one thing people fear more than death, it’s speaking in front of an audience. Fatimah Jackson-Best offers seven tips to help get past the anxiety and nerves. Time to step up to the mic...
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5 simple steps to healthier eating
Learning what your body needs takes practice. Fatimah Jackson-Best shares some tips to help keep your body on a healthy path. (Image: Photl) ‘You are what you eat.’ How many times have you heard that?...
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The importance of knowing how to say ‘No’
What is it about these two little letters that make this one little word so difficult to say? Fatimah Jackson-Best reflects on how saying no helps to set healthy boundaries. Image: SXC I have always...
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The roots of ‘shadeism’ are more than skin deep
How many of us hold on to ideas of fair skin being more beautiful than darker skin? Fatimah Jackson-Best explores the roots of ‘shadeism’. Image: Photl Primary school is a formative time in most young...
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Giving Wings to My Hijab
Fatimah Jackson-Best reflects on a recent trip that brought to the fore some issues Muslim women in hijab experience when flying. Image: PhotoXpress I have a confession to make. A few days ago, I did...
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