Ramadan is almost here and it’s the tell-tale time to stock up on DATES! However, this article hopes to convince you that dates aren’t just great to eat during Ramadan, but all year round.…
4 Ways You Can Celebrate Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and although we should be celebrating mothers everyday, we’ve come up with some ways to make the day even more memorable. This May 14th, rather than …
Dear Masjid Sunday School…
Dear Masjid Sunday School, It’s been three years since I graduated from you. When I look back at that time I fondly remember meeting other Muslims my age and getting to learn new things about my faith…
Welcoming Ramadan for Converts: A Letter to the Muslim Community
Ramadan is almost upon us. With that in mind, I’d like to address an important concern that exists within our ummah. Ramadan is a festive and very spiritual time for us. We connect with family, frien…
This Designer’s New Greeting Cards Are Cute, Funny, & 99.99% Halal
Walking down a greeting card aisle can elicit mixed feelings. There’s a ton of cards out there and choosing one can be overwhelming. Yet when you’re Muslim, it can be even more challenging to find a c…
Study Finds Islamic Prayer Reduces Back Pain & Increases Joint Elasticity
As individuals age, some of the initial ailments to occur revolve around reduced movement and pain in the lower back region and in joints. However, study co-author and Binghamton University professor,…
Radical Love: An Exhibit on Female Lust in the Arab World
The written word can have more power than the spoken. As I woke up to hundreds of notifications about International Women’s Day, I thought of how great and far women have come through time. Reflecting…
Nike to Release Sports Hijab in Spring of 2018
Within the past year, we witnessed Ibtihaj Muhammad become the first American hijabi to compete in the Olympics, we watched Saudi Arabia’s empowering Nike ad and we watched as Islamic clothing rapidly…
81 ‘Immigrant’ Fashion Icons Stand Against Muslim Ban at NYFW
In light of this year’s political New York Fashion Week, 81 fashion icons gathered together in solidarity to create a video against Trump’s Immigration Ban that features a diverse group of individuals…
Fashion Brand MOGA Just Created A Meat Headscarf
MOGA, an Australian fashion brand that creates unique, colorful shawls and headscarves, is dedicated to creating modern pieces with a traditional influence. At heart, MOGA isn’t only a fashion brand, …
The MoMA Celebrates Immigrant Art In Response to Muslim Ban
In the words of Émile Zola, “If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.” As Trump’s orders sweep the nation, institutions alongside indiv…
4 Surprising Muslim Contributions That Helped Shape America
America has been composed of a variety of individuals prior to its conception. There were the Native Americans as well as visitors from other countries before Columbus stepped on this land — and while…