Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Unaisa Baker
Balancing Tradition and Technology: An Islamic Perspective
As we live in an age defined by rapid technological advancements, we find ourselves presented with both immense blessings and unique challenges. Technology, from artificial intelligence to digital platforms, has transformed our daily lives and reshaped our interactions with the world.
World War II and Western Muslims Today
World War II indefinitely changed the world and its effects continue to be felt to this very day. It massacred millions of people, turned countless cities and villages into rubble, created weapons of inconceivable destruction, reshaped national lines on the globe, took the lives of some major political powers while giving birth to others, and so much more. In its aftermath, the world took on a new outlook and set about rebuilding itself better than ever before.
Six Practical Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
We have a God-given duty to recognise and pay as much attention to our mental health as we do our physical health. We have a God-given duty to recognise and pay as much attention to our mental health as we do our physical health. We all have something called mental health, which fluctuates on a daily basis. Mental health isn’t confined to people who have a diagnosed condition. At some point, in any given week, we will experience happiness, sadness, anxiety, anger and everything in between.
From Knowledge to Wisdom: The Role of Hilm in Islamic Teachings
Hilm is a term that refers to forbearance and self-restraint. At its core, Hilm means letting go of haste and acting with patience. Linguistically, it stands opposite to emotions like anger and rage. When a person has Hilm, they do not get angry, and if anger takes over, Hilm disappears. It also represents intellect and wisdom in handling situations calmly. In Islam, Hilm is one of Allahâs attributes, and being Halim (forbearing) is a key characteristic of Prophet Muhammad ï·º.
Israel: America's Watchdog in the Middle East
Following Israel’s assault on Gaza, the United States has firmly supported Israel in word and deed. The Biden administration is set to give Israel $3.5 billion to spend on U.S. weapons and military equipment, according to a report by CNN. This move came 24 hours after Israeli airstrikes targeted the Abdul Fattah Hamoud and al-Zahra schools in Gaza City, killing at least 16 people on 8 August.
From the EDL to Israel: The Alleged Zionist Links of Tommy Robinson
Several conspiracies surrounding the infamous EDL founder Tommy Robinson and his ties to the pro-Israel lobby have made their rounds through the internet, prompting Op-Eds and a plethora of posts dubbing Robinson as a “Zionist Asset”. Counter arguments made to rebuke the claim have come from journalists like John Ware describing these claims as a bogus off the wall attempt in an article written for the Jewish News to stir-up antisemitic propaganda.
Is It Israel or Hamas Who Don’t Want Peace?
In December 1987, during the early days of the First Intifada, a pivotal moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict unfolded: The charity organization known as the Islamic Collective rebranded itself as Hamas, marking the beginning of its more direct engagement in the conflict. This shift was not merely in name; it signified Hamas’s intention to play a central role in the struggle for Palestinian self-determination.
Lessons Learned by a Muslim Traveler
“O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another…” (Quran 49:13) Originally from Algeria, I studied in very different cities including New York City (USA), Quebec City (Canada), and Osaka (Japan). Due to my thirst for knowledge, I embarked on graduate studies to explore the unknown world and human nature.
Opinion: I Used to be a Staunch Zionist and Here is What it Taught Me
They say that 9/11 changed the world, but I believe nothing has changed the world as 10/7 did. As a kid, I did not know what Israel was and I did not know what Palestine was. Actually, I did not even know what was happening outside my country. All I knew was that there is Disneyland in the USA. The first time that I got to know about this “conflict” was during the 2nd intifada.
Here's What Malcolm X Had To Say About Zionism
The following is taken from The Egyptian Gazette, Sept. 17, 1964.
5 Books Every Muslim Should Read On Malcolm X And His Legacy
Born in 1925, Malcolm X was an African-American Muslim civil and human rights activist. Speaking as a representative of the Nation of Islam until 1964, he later adopted a more non-denominational approach to Islam and was a vocal advocate for Muslim representation and civil rights.
London Google Workers Mourn Mai Ubeid, Palestinian Colleague Killed by an Israeli Airstrike
A vigil was held on Wednesday the 13th next to Google’s UK headquarters in King’s Cross to remember Mai Ubeid, a former worker and intern in a Google-backed company, who tragically lost her life in Gaza during an Israeli airstrike on October 31.
TMV Podcast Is Back: Palestine and the Systems of Oppression
“The fact that this genocide is being live-streamed to each and every one of us means that we are being asked to witness this. We are being challenged. We are being asked what our role in this, and what are we going to do about it.” “The fact that this genocide is being live-streamed to each and every one of us means that we are being asked to witness this. We are being challenged.
Secretly Not Foreign: A Series on Traveling to Palestine [Part Three]
This is Part III of a series on traveling to Palestine. I have to be honest, I have thought over and over about how to write this piece. This final part was intended to bring attention to the realities of living as a Palestinian in Palestine – to the best of my ability. But my experiences in the last week of September couldn’t possibly come close to what their lives must be like now. At the time, I couldn’t fathom what their lives felt like, day in and day out.
Secretly Not Foreign: A Series on Traveling to Palestine [Part Two]
This is Part II of a series of traveling to Palestine. Through The Old City The beauty of the country was constantly combined with sad realities, all impossible to ignore. You wanted to feel excited to be in this blessed land, but that feeling couldn’t exist without its companion. The journey towards Bayt Al Maqdis (Jerusalem) offered us sites that were both fascinating and heartbreaking.
Secretly Not Foreign: A Series on Traveling to Palestine
This is Part I on a series of traveling to Palestine. In life, we all wrestle with difficulties and challenges. None of us can escape the trials of existence, whether it’s pain, trauma, heartache, or countless other burdens. Yet, what sets some of us apart is that, for a significant portion of our lives, these adversities become our constant companions. Some of us just don’t ever escape them. As I sit down to write this piece, I keep contemplating where to start.
Commentary: Black Muslims and Black Issues
“It saddens me when I hear a Black Muslim give lectures on ‘Islamic issues’ that are in fact South Asian and Arab Muslim issues.
Gaslighting: Warning Signs and How To Heal
You may have heard this term more and more regularly and not know what it means. You may have been or are a victim of gaslighting or be the abuser. It is important for us to educate ourselves and others on the different types of abuse because we have become so accustomed to not recognising abuse if there aren’t any physical evidence or marks on an individual. Gaslighting is an act of psychological manipulation in which an individual sows seeds of doubt in another.
What is Muharram? A Guide to Observing the Holy Month
Muharram is the first and one of the most important months of the Islamic lunar calendar, commencing the start of a new year. It is very important to Muslims all over the world. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) refers to this month as “the Sacred Month of Allah” and it is also referred to as Muharram-ul-Haram. The month of Muharram is sacred for the Muslim community, and for many, including Shia Muslims, it is a time to grieve the passing of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet, and his family.
Are You Reading Enough?
When was the last time you picked up a book? Sat in a quiet space, and fully immersed yourself in another world. More importantly, when was the last time you allowed a book to teach you something new? Self-care and quality time with yourself is essential to your growth journey. How can you expect yourself to take care of others if you’re not even taking care of yourself? One of the best forms of self-care is educating yourself and expanding your intelligence.
Srebrenica Massacre: An Abominable Stain on European History
The Srebrenica massacre, often regarded as one of the most horrendous acts of genocide in recent history, occurred from 11 July to 22 July 1995 during the Bosnian War. It took place in the town of Srebrenica, located in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. This brutal chapter, still fresh in the hearts of those who lost their relatives, saw one of the worst examples of genocide and war crimes the world has ever seen.
You and Your Nafs: Practical Steps to Discipline Yourself
We live in a fast-paced world where everything feels just that – fast. The concept of instant gratification is one we need to spend time thinking about and pondering upon. Our society thrives off of this concept and encourages us to fulfill any desire we may have almost in the same instant of having it. The latest phone, those new shoes that are expected to be released next week, that bag you saw your friend with today; if you want it, why not get it?
12 Islamic Healthy Habits and How to Maintain Them
We live in a society where in rushing to take care of our day-to-day to-do list, we forget to take care of ourselves. We rush to do this and to do that, to take care of this person and that person. And in the process, we neglect ourselves. And an accumulation of bad habits over time can no doubt have a negative ending. Good habits not only benefit our physical, emotional, and mental health, but also our spiritual.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Unaisa
Contact Unaisa, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack