sister-hood is an award-winning digital magazine spotlighting the diverse voices of women of Muslim heritage.

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Shukri Mohamed

Shukri Mohamed is a Manager for Adult Carer Support Services with a background in law and education, Shukri is passionate about young people’s rights, mental health, equality and social mobility. A proud Somali and intersectional feminist, Shukri loves chai and may have an addiction to sticky toffee pudding.
Opinions

Feminism is for black Muslimas too

Growing up, I never identified as a feminist. This is not to say that I did not believe in equality. To be perfectly honest, as a child I never considered my sex a limitation. I was blessed enough to be…

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Experiences

More than prayers

As Ramadan begins, the Muslim ummah attempts to focus on our Islamic duties, reflect on our religion and strengthen our intentions to practice our deen with a renewed passion and purpose. Personally, Ramadan gives me a distinctive boost of confidence…

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Mental health for all

Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place from the 14 – 20th May, in a climate where mental health issues are slowly becoming more accepted. Public figures are talking about their struggles with mental illness and raising awareness of the…

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Opinions

Where are the black Muslimas?

I am Muslim and black. These two words are very loaded. They are brimming with histories and experiences, pride and struggle. I have grown up as a Muslim in the 21st century being very aware that there is a discernibly…

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