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Reflecting on Hijab Challenge Week

May 8, 2019 by Brianna Mendoza 759 Comments

Stepping out of your comfort zone can be terrifying, but sometimes in life, you have to get out of your comfort zone in order to grow, see new perspectives that life has to offer and become open-minded. Muslim Student Association club (MSA) hosted Islam Awareness week from April 22-26, 2019. This was an opportunity for CSUSB students to learn what the life of a Muslim is like. Nadine Barakat, a member of MSA, mentioned that during Ramadan Muslims fast food and water for a month. They do this from sunrise to sunset. The purpose of the month is to bring individuals closer to God and to strengthen their relationship with Him. Many Muslims around the world participate. Eid is the … [Read more...] about Reflecting on Hijab Challenge Week

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Muslim students challenge Coyotes with hijab

November 15, 2011 by Archived posts 7 Comments

Renee Etcheberria | Chronicle Photo

By Renee Etcheberria |Staff Writer| The mystery of the hijab was unveiled last week when over 130 students participated in the Hijab Challenge. In this case curiosity didn’t kill the cat; students were eager to learn more about hijabs, muslims and Islam religion. Questions were encouraged and a wealth of knowledge was ready to be shared. A hijab refers to a headscarf worn by Muslim women who practice the religion of Islam. Although the hijab is for both men and women, it is primarily worn by women. Men have more of a “mental hijab” where they practice dressing and thinking modestly. In the Arabic language “hijab” means curtain or cover, so it is not only limited to a headscarf … [Read more...] about Muslim students challenge Coyotes with hijab

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