Women World

It is amazing the way things changed overnight when I started on with Hijab. I can feel the extra respect coming my way. People take me more seriously; friends at college think it looks very neat and smart, and I feel protected and confident when I s...

It is amazing the way things changed overnight whe...

Often labeled as oppressive, many fail to realize that the Hijab truly empowers every female with the ability to control how she is treated and respected in society, her safety, and who deserves to see her beauty, all while making a statement against...

Often labeled as oppressive, many fail to realize ...

Regardless of age or marital status, every female loves attention and being cared for. For most women, satisfying that need comes from compliments of others in private and public. Muslim women who conceal their physical points of attraction in public...

Regardless of age or marital status, every female ...

If there is any good in impressing random men with our beauty (intentionally or unintentionally), then surely we would all know about it. Despite all the technological advancements in 2010, our moral values continue to plummet. One in six girls in th...

If there is any good in impressing random men with...

Since the beginning of time, women have always been exploited. Known for our gentleness, delicateness, and beauty, women are often used as mere objects to attract men or sell products and services. Unfortunately, today a woman's physical beauty is li...

Since the beginning of time, women have always bee...

The word Hijab literally means a curtain or veil and is best understood by exploring the Islamic concept of modesty. Muslim men and women are required to be modest while mingling with unrelated members of the opposite gender. The content of our speec...

The word Hijab literally means a curtain or veil a...

Iranian women wear veils because they are required by the law to do so. In 1979, after the Islamic Revolution that caused the downfall of Shah Reza Pahlavi, the Iranian government implemented a legal form of dress code to be worn and strictly followe...

Iranian women wear veils because they are required...

In Quran, the religious book of Muslims it is said as the word of God that Muslim men and women should dress modestly. The interpretation to this saying in Quran was made as covering up the entire body of woman except at face, feet and hands. It is i...

In Quran, the religious book of Muslims it is said...

Anywhere in the world when people see a woman all wrapped up in clothing where only the hands, feet, and face are visible, people instantly conclude that the woman is from a Muslim descent. The clothing that Muslim women wear to cover up their head a...

Anywhere in the world when people see a woman all ...

Every other week, Joey's friend Vinnie goes to the orthodontist after school to have his braces checked. One day the dentist told Joey's mom that Joey should see an orthodontist, too. What's an orthodontist? Why does Joey need to see one? And what wi...

Every other week, Joey's friend Vinnie goes to the...

Adam's lip had been feeling itchy all day — itchy and a little tingly, like someone was tickling it lightly. When he woke up the next morning and his lip still felt strange, he looked in the mirror and yelled "What's on my mouth?" His mom took a look...

Adam's lip had been feeling itchy all day — itchy ...

Have you ever had a canker sore? If so, you know that these small mouth sores can cause major pain. You can get a canker sore on the inside of your lip or cheek, under your tongue or at the base of your gums. Usually canker sores form one at a time i...

Have you ever had a canker sore? If so, you know t...

Adenoids and tonsils are often talked about together. You can see your tonsils in the back of your throat, but where are your adenoids? For that matter, what are your adenoids? Let's find out. What Are Adenoids? The adenoids (say: ADD-eh-noids) are a...

Adenoids and tonsils are often talked about togeth...

Lots of kids need braces, but the cost can scare off many moms and dads. Braces cost about $5,000 and even if your family has insurance, it may not cover much of the bill. So what's a kid with crooked teeth to do? Grab a parent and start figuring it...

Lots of kids need braces, but the cost can scare o...

Cavity. That's the word no one wants to hear at the dentist's office. A cavity (say: ka-vuh-tee) develops when a tooth decays (say: dih-kaze), or breaks down. A cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper over time. Cavities are also called dent...

Cavity. That's the word no one wants to hear at th...

Your skin is red and sore. It may even look scaly. You itch like crazy. You know you haven't been near poison ivy and you don't have chickenpox, but you're starting to worry that you're slowly turning into some kind of scaly creature from a monster m...

Your skin is red and sore. It may even look scaly....

You know what hearing is, but what is hearing loss? Hearing loss, or hearing impairment (say: im-pare-ment), happens when there is a problem with one or more parts of the ear or ears ("impairment" means something is not working correctly or as well a...

You know what hearing is, but what is hearing loss...

"My talking is bumpy." "The words get stuck." "My tongue stumbles." "My brain goes faster than my mouth." These are some of the things that kids say when they describe how it feels to stutter. In other words, they know what they want to say, but ...

"My talking is bumpy." "The words get stuck." "M...

Good hearing makes life easier. You can hear what's going on around you (Whoa! It sounds like a truck's about to come around that corner!). You also can hear what other people are saying and hear what you're saying. That's important because then you ...

Good hearing makes life easier. You can hear what'...

Huh? Can you speak up? Oh! You want to know if loud music can hurt your ears. Are you asking because you like to put on your headphones and crank up the volume of your favorite CD? Maybe your mom or dad has told you, "Turn that down before you go dea...

Huh? Can you speak up? Oh! You want to know if lou...

"You're not paying attention." "Don't you know where you put your lunch money?" "Stop fidgeting!" "Don't interrupt." Can you imagine what it would be like to hear people talk to you this way every single day? If you can imagine it, or if it sounds ju...

"You're not paying attention." "Don't you know whe...