Twitter user, @YxxngHippie, started the hashtag #lifeofamuslimfeminist to discuss the difficulties and complexities of being a Muslim feminist.
White fems want to pull your hijab off and 'liberate' you and Muslims tell you you don't need feminism #lifeofamuslimfeminist
Within hours, the hashtag #lifeofamuslimfeminist blew up on Twitter with several Muslim women contributing.
When I created the hashtag I honestly never thought it'd blow up like this.Just proves Muslim fems have a LOT to say #lifeofamuslimfeminist
Their personal and brutally honest tweets provided a compelling perspective on Muslim feminism.
This #lifeofamuslimfeminist was just a snippet of how badass, ruthless, honest Muslim women of all backgrounds, with or without hijab are.
Here are some of the most insightful tweets from the trend:
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If only men obsessed over the education, health and justice of Muslim women like they obsess over Hijab #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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The double standards of it being ok for brown men to smoke cigs but people go mad if a hijabi smokes #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Constantly having to prove to white fems that Islamic feminism DOES exist so stop trying to "free" me from Islam #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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people instantly dismissing you as a feminist because as a muslim you're automatically supporting oppression of women #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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"So you're a Muslim AND a feminist? How does that work? Isn't it an oxymoron???" *facepalm* #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Dear FEMEN: Your pasty tits don't liberate me. #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Being silenced by your community about your experiences because it will apparently justify islamophobia #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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white feminists simply love malala yet will not stand in solidarity with other muslim women #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Because this is unacceptable. Women are not the equivalent to rotten, dirty food. #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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White feminists argue women should be able to dress how they want to, yet refuse to let me wear my hijab in peace #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Just because I don't wear the hijab doesn't mean I won't loudly defend my sisters who do. Don't try that crap with me #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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The obsession with making our daughters perfect wife & moms & students while our sons sit around and do the minimum #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Feared & dismissed for being a Muslim in the West. Feared & dismissed for being a feminist in the East. #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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#lifeofamuslimfeminist pictures like this..from diamonds to apples, lollipops and now chickens
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Being told I won't find a husband with how vocal I am. Good. I have no interest in such a man. #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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White fems want to pull your hijab off and 'liberate' you and Muslims tell you you don't need feminism #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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When your body and your clothing is a constant subject of "debate" by everyone except you #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Being told that Islam is inherently feminist by Muslim Men who continue to reduce women to Hijab #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Muslim feminism defined by South Asian and Middle Eastern experiences. Black Muslim women are invisible. #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Hearing a brother or sister use the phrase "you're not a real Muslim" in regards to feminism, LGBT community etc. #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Let me be clear, Islam is FREE from sexism. Muslims aren't though. Reform the people not the religion. #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Muslim men boasting Islam challenged oppression & female infanticide 1400 yes ago but silent abt women's rights today #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Having to reshape your norms and perceptions because misogyny is too often disguised as piety #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Defending Islam from white saviors makes you brainwashed. Defending feminism from Muslim men makes you "Westernized." #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Being told that feminism is for rebellious 'western women' who don't want husbands & children + are 'career-driven' #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Being told your hijab is insufficient/incorrect by men who refuse to lower their gaze. #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Having to deal with the idea that once you start wearing the hijab, any sin you commit from then on, is INTENSIFIED. #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Getting lectures on how your hijab isn't "correct" by brothers who clearly missed the memo about lowering your gaze #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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The amount of books and lectures on 'Women in Islam' and the absence of 'Men in Islam' books,talks & debates #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Trying to point out cultural patriarchy to Muslims and meeting a brick wall most times #lifeofamuslimfeminist
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Being this awesome every day. #lifeofamuslimfeminist