By Maysoon KhatibIt’s safe to say that 2016 was one hell of a test for us. With hate crimes taking a rise to 569 incidents in just over 500 days, we’ve had a lot of stress to carry on our backs. That’s one of the main reasons Muslim Girl wanted to provide our readers with something to…
By Maysoon KhatibDuring a recent UN Security Council meeting, a vote of 14-0 voted in support of the Palestinians – and the U.S. abstained from the vote. Israel Ambassador claims, “God is on Israel’s side, but not the U.S.” In the midst of all this news reporting and commentary, one thing is lost ± the human narrative…
By Maysoon KhatibHamda Yusuf is a spoken word poet/artist who was featured on TEDx Talks, and we are so glad she was. Enjoy her “spoken words” as she recites her poem, “Just Another Towelhead” and then tell us how she found her voice as a Somali, Black, Muslim American. As she says, “We all have stories… tell it…
By Maysoon KhatibI know what you’re thinking: “That Leah V. is so stylish.” Of course she is. She’s been fashion blogging forever now, and has picked up a few tips of the trade with her own research, along with some of her own trials and errors. It’s like you’re at home and your BFF is talking straight…
By Maysoon KhatibIn our pursuit to highlight Muslim Girl’s most baddest baddies, we present to you our December Baddie, Leah V., who knocks us our with her straight to the point, raw, experiential writings. She talks about everything from positive body image, fashion, #MuslimBlackGirlMagic, divorce, mental health, and bikini waxing. Yes…Bikini waxing. We hope you enjoy her…
By Maysoon KhatibPresident-Elect Donald Trump and his newly formed (yet unfinished) administration are well under way in preparing for a new wave of Muslim registry tactics–and although we know it is nothing new for Muslims to be called in for “questioning,” we may be forgetting that this country has been been down this road before. Here’s the…
By Maysoon KhatibMuslim Girl loves to bring attention to women of strength, knowledge and conviction. Baddies such as Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad, AJ+ Producer Sana Saeed, 14-year-old veiled Muslim convert and professional ballerina Stephanie Kurlow and, earlier last week, the first Somali-American Muslim State Legislator Ilhan Omar have all been featured as part of our #MuslimGirlFire series because of their amazing…
By Maysoon KhatibThe New York Times selected Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age for review in yesterday’s print Sunday edition, and, needless to say, it was lit! (Pun intended.) Written by renowned Pakistani journalist and author Rafia Zakaria, the review, originally made available on NYTimes.com on November 7, describes Muslim Girl as “an account that should both enlighten and shame Americans who read it.”…
By Maysoon KhatibU.S. Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad is reporting to you live from this year’s election to help #MakeAmericaGreatAgain. Check her out as she takes on #MuslimsReportStuff on this exclusive Muslim Girl video. More importantly, make sure you get out to #RockTheVote this Tuesday! This election, Muslim Girl has joined forces with 54 major women’s publications, including Vogue, Glamour,…
By Maysoon KhatibIn 2013, this graduate student from NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Melissa Boigon spoke before a Ted Talks audience focusing on the relationship between international political dynamics and prejudices against Muslims in the United States. Biogon speaks of how Islamophobia is created through politics, the media, our entertainment industry, and within our own selves when we…
By Maysoon KhatibDon’t let what’s going on in America today deter you from claiming your identity. As seen in this video, our Muslim Girl founder and HEIC, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, reminds us that we all have stories – some of us closer to the immigrant experience than others. Watch as she joins the MTV campaign to go #BeyondTheWall. We…
By Maysoon KhatibAs someone who grew up in a relatively Sunni community in Southern California, I didn’t really learn about the significance of Ashura, Imam Hussein, and the relevance Karbala played for Muslims, and Shia in particular, until I moved to Dearborn, Michigan in 2000. Here’s a powerful video on the Who is Hussein? Facebook page for you…
By Maysoon KhatibI hate the word “tolerance.” Every time I hear someone say it, I think of two possible reasons they would choose that word: Either they believe they are superior and they will “put up with you” despite the fact they think they are right or better; or, they don’t understand the implications given when they…
By Maysoon KhatibToday Abid R. Qureshi makes history as he becomes the first Muslim ever to be nominated to serve as a federal court judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Yes, you read it right, people – a Muslim! You may be asking yourself, who is Abid Qureshi? With litigation experience as a partner…
By Maysoon KhatibThe Saudi Supreme Court has confirmed that Eid Al-Adha will begin on September 12, 2016 this year. So, if you need to take some time off of work, now is the time to start putting in those requests, people! And just in case you were a weeeee bit concerned about how you were going to…
