Zimarina Sarwar

Zimarina is a freelance writer and researcher currently based in London. She holds an MRes in Linguistics from Kings College London and her interests include language, spirituality, social justice and… a bit too much baking.
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36 Articles

When moments like the Hagia Sophia come

10 Min Read

When world news overflows with negativity around Islam and Muslims, it is even more important to pause and embrace the moments of celebration.

Sacrifice: Lessons From a Department Store

13 Min Read

She seriously considered sacrificing two ribs for her image. How seriously do we take sacrifice for our creator?

Lost in Translation: The Art of Misunderstanding

8 Min Read

Sharing the same vocabulary doesn’t always mean you’re speaking the same language

Muslim Click-Hate Culture

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The good, the bad, and the grotesquely ugly of online commenting culture.

JK Rowling and the Hallowed Trans Lobby

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Zimarina Sarwar writes about the attacks against fiction writer JK Rowling for pointing out a fiction

When you’re too ‘woke’ for Allah

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Zimarina Sarwar writes about the 'trend' of post-hijab social media 'influencers'

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