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Revert journeys. Identity struggles. Faith found, lost, and found again. Unfiltered voices from your brothers and sisters across the world.

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Investment Banker by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing hijab would hold me back in academia. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Ramatou 149 reactions
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Professor by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing hijab would hold me back in medicine. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Rabia 201 reactions
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Architect by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing hijab would hold me back in academia. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Khadijah 228 reactions
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Journalist by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing my faith openly would hold me back in academia. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Bilal 246 reactions
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Cardiologist by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing hijab would hold me back in tech. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Aisha 204 reactions
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Investment Banker by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing a beard would hold me back in medicine. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Irfan 175 reactions
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Professor by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing a beard would hold me back in media. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Abdi 219 reactions
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Investment Banker by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing my kufi would hold me back in law. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Hawa 152 reactions
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Barrister by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing hijab would hold me back in law. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Adama 266 reactions
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Scientist by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing hijab would hold me back in academia. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Boubacar 269 reactions
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Investment Banker by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing a beard would hold me back in medicine. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Djeneba (name changed) 249 reactions
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Architect by Day, Muslim by Design

They said wearing my kufi would hold me back in media. I wore it anyway. They took me seriously regardless.

Abdoulaye 211 reactions