By Elaine VanessaEither you are a free thinker or an ardent believer of your faith; you cannot stop your child from meeting people with different religions. We live in a diverse society where we come across people from different religious backgrounds daily. Even in schools, your child will have friends from other faiths, and they must learn to…
By Sharin HussainI can only speak for myself when I say that the topic of marriage was a constant in my household growing up. I remember being 11-years-old when my cousin was getting married. I overheard a conversation amongst grown-ups discussing who was getting married next. It’s weird to hear your mother saying she wanted to get…
By Ivy SainthillHandling Christmas can be quite difficult as a revert. You see, I was born Muslim and raised Muslim until later in my life. When my mother decided she was going to become Roman Catholic, I was no longer allowed to practice Islam. After a while, I decided to revert back and practice again. My journey…
By Amani SalahudeenFor the first time ever, the name “Muhammad” has made it to the list of top 10 baby names in the U.S., according to parenting website, “BabyCenter.” Say whaaat?! The name attributed to our beloved Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him); the name bestowed on so many of our brothers in homage to the man considered…
By Lana M. WaheedIn this enlightening talk, Jon M. Chu, the director of surprise super hit “Crazy Rich Asians,” talks about the journey that led to his career as one of the most talked about directors in Hollywood, as well as the unexpected and unplanned moments that ensured Chu saw himself and his family as “a normal family…
By Lana M. WaheedAh, Halloween. So, since I moved to the United States, I’ve noticed something. There is little thing that divides Muslims more than whether it’s okay to indulge in the spooktacular holiday of Halloween. While some take joy in accompanying their kids for a little bout of trick-or-treating, or dress up to greet trick-or-treaters in their…
By Maha LaiqHalloween is right around the corner and you know what that means — neighbors decorating their houses with spooky decorations, people splurging money on delicious sugary treats, and kids chatting enthusiastically in preparation for the big day. However, as a child, unlike most of my friends and neighbors, I wasn’t allowed to participate in the…
By Lana M. WaheedWho will you be for Halloween? Halloween is right around the corner, and those of us who do like to indulge trick-or-treaters by dressing up are knee-deep in scouring the Internet for creative ideas tailored towards this day. So guess what? We scoured the Internet for you! What we found were some of the most…
By Sama Ben AmerLiving in a society where monotony is preferred, your name can say a lot about your background. Likewise, the way a person chooses to respond to your name can say a lot about them. Many first generation Americans or children of immigrant families have faced the awkwardness of having to repeatedly explain how to pronounce…
By Lama Al-JeelaniOne of my earliest memories was of mama pulling me behind a curtain so that I could change my soiled tights. I was very young and bewildered as to why I couldn’t just make the clothing swap in the living room so I wouldn’t miss out on the Pokemon episode I was watching with my…
By Nasra DirirIf you don’t like reading, I’ve made a video about this on Youtube (10 things you will hear/experience as a hijabi in South Korea- My channel is ‘Nasra Living’) So I know a lot, a LOT, of Muslim sisters who wear hijab are interested in visiting, working, or studying in South Korea. It’s an exciting…
By ShaymaOver 163 countries participated in the Climate Strike on September 20th. The motivation for the Climate Strike was to make our voices heard to drive change when it came to policies affecting our environment. Here at Muslim Girl, we support the #ClimateStrike because as Muslims, we have a duty to protect the Earth, and to…
By Maria AgustaThe following is a beautiful letter we received from a #MuslimGirlArmy reader. Dear Muslim Girl, I want to thank you. I didn’t know it at the time, but an article I read on Muslimgirl.com shifted my life path dramatically. In 2017, I was in my junior year of college at the University of DePaul. To inspire…
By Tanweer KhanI’ve been lucky enough to visit Hajj three times. The first time was in 2001, then in 2006, and most recently in 2018. Each visit has affected me in different ways, and has shaped the Muslim and the person I am today. Hajj is a rite of passage, and is the fifth and final pillar of Islam….
By Sophia ArmenSamia Assed is a longtime organizer, mom, and beloved elder in the Arab and Muslim community in the United States. Like so many other youth that look up to her, when I saw she was elected to the new board of the Women’s March through their announcement on Monday, I was overwhelmed with joy and…
